Senior Landscape Studio Leader, Design Vision and Growth

TYG Landscape Architecture; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TYG Landscape Architecture in Austin seeks a senior designer and business leader to shape the region's design vision, guide a talented team, nurture client relationships, and drive financial and strategic growth.

You will oversee complex, multi-million-dollar projects across commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, civic, and multifamily work; mentor future leaders, manage studio performance, and represent the firm at industry events with an ownership mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture.
• 13–15+ years of progressive landscape architecture experience.
• PLA credential.
• Experience leading complex, multi-million-dollar projects from concept through construction.
• Strong portfolio across commercial/mixed-use and multiple project types.
• Experience managing teams and overseeing studio operations.

Responsibilities

• Set the studio’s design direction and maintain high standards for creativity, technical quality, sustainability, and execution.
• Lead complex, multi-million-dollar projects from concept through construction, across commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, civic, multifamily, retail, and master-planned work.
• Lead, mentor, hire, and develop a high-performing design team and future leaders.
• Oversee project portfolios, staffing, budgets, schedules, profitability, utilization, and studio performance.
• Build and maintain key client relationships and lead proposals, pursuits, presentations, and business-development efforts.
• Identify new markets, clients, and growth opportunities while strengthening the studio’s reputation and visibility.
• Foster collaboration across offices, disciplines, and project teams.
• Represent the firm through industry organizations, conferences, community engagement, and thought leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentorship

Business development

Client relations

Design leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture

PLA

Job description

TYG Landscape Architecture in Austin seeks a senior designer and business leader to shape the region's design vision, guide a talented team, nurture client relationships, and drive financial and strategic growth.

You will oversee complex, multi-million-dollar projects across commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, civic, and multifamily work; mentor future leaders, manage studio performance, and represent the firm at industry events with an ownership mindset.