Studio Lead: Landscape Architecture & Land Planning

Thomas Young Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and paid holidays

Hybrid work options

Support for licensure and professional

Job summary

Thomas Young Group in New York is seeking a senior leader to head its land planning and landscape architecture studio, guiding people and projects from concept through implementation. You will balance hands-on project leadership with mentoring, client engagement, and business development to grow the studio and maintain long-term relationships.

The role offers a collaborative culture, a competitive salary with bonus potential, and hybrid work options with strong commitment to licensure and

Qualifications

• Experience in land planning and landscape architecture with prior leadership responsibility.
• Strong background in site planning, master planning, and land development projects.
• Working knowledge of entitlement, permitting, and public review processes.
• Confident managing clients, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and juggling multiple projects.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Understanding of the financial and operational side of managing projects and a studio.

Responsibilities

• Lead the land planning and landscape architecture studio, with responsibility for both people and projects
• Balance hands on project leadership with team development and client engagement
• Guide projects from early planning and concept design through implementation
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and quality standards
• Serve as a senior point of contact for clients, public agencies, and project partners
• Present work to boards, agencies, and community groups
• Support studio growth through business development and proposal efforts
• Build and maintain long term client relationships
• Mentor staff and foster a collaborative, supportive studio culture

Skills

Leadership

Land planning

Landscape architecture

Client management

Team leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Job description

Thomas Young Group in New York is seeking a senior leader to head its land planning and landscape architecture studio, guiding people and projects from concept through implementation. You will balance hands-on project leadership with mentoring, client engagement, and business development to grow the studio and maintain long-term relationships.

The role offers a collaborative culture, a competitive salary with bonus potential, and hybrid work options with strong commitment to licensure and