Landscape Architect

Populous•Dallas, TX

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Populous is a global design firm that creates places and experiences that bring people together. The firm has designed civic, sports, and entertainment projects, including stadia and live music venues, and combines the resources and impact of a large design firm with the close-knit atmosphere and growth opportunities of a smaller firm. OJB Studios, a Populous company, is seeking a Landscape Architect to provide leadership to studio and project teams working on complex, comprehensive landscape architectural planning and design projects. The role involves contributing to projects in a dynamic global design environment and across public assembly building types such as sports venues, convention centers, and airports. Travel may be required. The position includes sedentary work, prolonged sitting, frequent computer use, and occasional movement in an office environment; it also requires safe access to and movement through construction sites, including areas under active development. The company offers professional and personal development programs, summer hours, a hybrid schedule, paid architect licensure and certification exams, wedding pay, a charitable match program, and wellness, health, and welfare benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is available, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), FSA/HSA, paid time off, and continuing education benefits.

Requirements

Professional degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA or MLA) from an accredited program.
At least 7 years of professional landscape architectural experience.
Current Landscape Architect registration and license.
Advanced skills in creative design thinking, collaborative problem-solving, project production, spatial and environmental design, story development, and delivering high-quality design solutions.
Strong leadership skills and a team-oriented approach that encourages effective collaboration.
Proficiency in design programs, including AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-Up, Rhino, and Microsoft Office.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate design ideas clearly and accurately.
Strong sketching and freehand drawing skills to communicate design concepts quickly and effectively.
Positive attitude, resourcefulness, and strong problem-solving capabilities.
Self-motivation and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively.
Ability to safely access and move through construction sites, including areas under active development.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture.
Prior experience in a dynamic global design environment and with public assembly building types, including sports venues, convention centers, and airports.

Responsibilities

Lead design teams in conceptualizing and developing design ideas and producing diagrams, digital models, and presentation materials.
Participate in collaborative critiques and provide feedback on early-phase design concepts.
Prepare and deliver design presentations to clients, communities, public agencies, and other stakeholders.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
Conduct or assist with operational and design research to validate the feasibility of design solutions and ensure project documentation complies with Populous policies and industry standards.
Collaborate directly with clients throughout design, development, and construction administration, acting as an intermediary between the client and design team.
Support Project Managers with construction administration, preserving design intent and achieving project goals while adhering to schedules and budgets.
Coach and mentor staff and support their professional development.