Senior Landscape Architect: Design Lead & Project Mentor

TYG Landscape Architecture; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TYG Landscape Architecture in Raleigh, NC seeks a Senior Landscape Architect to lead design-driven projects from concept through construction documentation and delivery. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with clients, consultants, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong design portfolio, proven project management skills, and fluency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Registered Landscape Architect (RLA/PLA) preferred or required.
• Strong design, documentation, and project management capabilities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with SketchUp, Lumion, Land F/X, or similar software is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to landscape architecture projects from concept through construction documentation and implementation.
• Develop creative, thoughtful, and technically sound landscape design solutions.
• Prepare and review plans, details, specifications, presentations, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate closely with architects, engineers, planners, and other consultants.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, site visits, and project coordination.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior designers and landscape architects.
• Assist with project management, scheduling, budgets, and overall project delivery.
• Contribute to business development, client relationships, and the growth of the landscape architecture practice.
• Help maintain design quality and technical standards across projects.

Skills

Design skills

Documentation

Project management

Communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Team mentorship

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Licensed/registered landscape architect (RLA/PLA) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Lumion

Land F/X

Job description

TYG Landscape Architecture in Raleigh, NC seeks a Senior Landscape Architect to lead design-driven projects from concept through construction documentation and delivery. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with clients, consultants, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong design portfolio, proven project management skills, and fluency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and related tools.