Visionary Principal Landscape Architect - Lead LA Studio

TYG Landscape Architecture; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

TYG Landscape Architecture in Los Angeles is seeking a visionary Principal to lead the Los Angeles office, guiding creative direction, culture, and growth for the studio. The role demands a licensed landscape architect with a distinguished portfolio and a history of leading complex, high-profile projects.

The candidate will shape design direction, mentor top talent, and build meaningful client relationships while representing the practice within the landscape architecture community and beyond.

Qualifications

• Licensed PLA with a distinguished professional track record and a portfolio demonstrating exceptional design quality.
• 10+ years of progressive experience at leading landscape architecture or multidisciplinary firms, with leadership experience.
• Strong technical expertise translating ambitious concepts into buildable work and guiding projects through implementation.
• Recognized design leadership and professional reputation in the design community.
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative leadership mindset to co-lead a studio and grow the practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the studio, shaping creative vision, culture, strategy, and growth in partnership with office leadership.
• Lead high-profile design work from concept through implementation with rigorous design and technical judgment.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team and foster a collaborative studio culture.
• Cultivate clients and business opportunities through an established professional network.
• Represent the practice externally through thought leadership and design advocacy.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Client relationship management

Design excellence

Technical execution

Education

Licensed landscape architect (PLA)

10+ years of progressive experience

Job description

TYG Landscape Architecture in Los Angeles is seeking a visionary Principal to lead the Los Angeles office, guiding creative direction, culture, and growth for the studio. The role demands a licensed landscape architect with a distinguished portfolio and a history of leading complex, high-profile projects.

The candidate will shape design direction, mentor top talent, and build meaningful client relationships while representing the practice within the landscape architecture community and beyond.