Landscape Architect

Populous•San Francisco, CA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

OJB Studios, a Populous Company, is seeking a Landscape Architect to provide leadership to studio and project teams working on complex landscape architectural planning and design projects. The role involves work in a dynamic global design environment across public assembly building types, including sports venues, convention centers, and airports. The preferred candidate has at least seven years of landscape architectural experience. The Landscape Architect leads design teams in developing concepts and presentation materials, participates in design critiques, and presents work to clients, communities, and public agencies. The role also involves client relationship development, design research, coordination with clients and project teams throughout design and construction administration, and support for project managers to maintain design intent, schedules, budgets, and project goals. The position includes coaching and mentoring staff.

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 inventive and creative design thinking, collaborative problem-solving, project production, spatial and environmental design, story development, and delivery of high-quality design solutions.
Strong leadership skills and a team-oriented mindset that encourages effective collaboration.
Proficiency with design programs including AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-Up, Rhino, and Microsoft Office.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly and accurately share design ideas.
Strong sketching and freehand drawing skills to communicate design concepts through quick, impactful sketches.
Positive attitude, resourcefulness, and excellent problem-solving capabilities.
Self-motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
Ability to access and move safely through construction sites, including areas under active development.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Interest in working across public assembly building types, including sports venues, convention centers, and airports.

Responsibilities

Lead design teams in conceptualizing and developing design ideas, 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 relationships with existing and potential clients.
Conduct or assist with operational and design research to validate the feasibility of design solutions.
Ensure project documentation complies with Populous policies and industry standards.
Collaborate directly with clients during design, development, and construction administration, acting as an intermediary between clients and design teams.
Support Project Managers in construction administration, helping maintain design intent and achieve project goals while adhering to schedules and budgets.
Coach and mentor staff and support their professional development.