Senior Architect

Brook Landscape • Brooklyn, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Brook Landscape is a landscape design-build agency specializing in urban outdoor environments, with clients across the New York region and a growing presence beyond. In our design-forward setting, projects move from idea to built space quickly, with designers, builders, and horticulture teams working side by side from start to finish. Our mission is to create intentional and timeless outdoor spaces that reflect our clients’ values and connect people with the places they live and spend time in. In this role, you’ll help bring that mission to life through thoughtful, closely connected work, with the satisfaction of knowing the spaces you contribute to become places people spend time in, return to, and enjoy. We specialize in urban outdoor environments, and are looking for an experienced Architect to lead a range of high-end residential, commercial, and institutional projects. The right candidate has a keen interest in developing small spaces, with an eye on style, nuanced details, and timelessness.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in architecture, landscape architecture, or similar.
• Deep expertise in construction methodologies and construction administration, with strong command of exterior landscape systems, assemblies, and installation practices that support accurate, buildable design and smooth execution from design through install.
• Experience producing construction documents, details, and drawings that support installation.
• Strong experience in AutoCAD, with familiarity in Fusion 360, InDesign, and Photoshop (CNC experience a plus).
• Advanced hand-drawing skills, including perspective and axonometric drawings, used to communicate design intent clearly to clients, fabricators, and field teams.
• Comfort coordinating with consultants and managing municipal filings and approvals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client-facing work.
• Solid technical and mathematical skills for problem-solving.
• Brings steady energy, professionalism, and ownership to complex projects, maintaining momentum, focus, and collaboration across fast-moving design and construction phases.
• Ability to commute daily to our Brooklyn studio.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of assigned projects, managing client relationships and design execution from concept through construction
• Personally develop and review construction details and architectural drawings, including plans, sections, details, and shop drawings, applying in-depth expertise in surveying, planning, and exterior construction assemblies to support successful installations
• Work closely with construction, operations, and horticulture teams to support coordinated execution across all phases of work
• Review and refine internal design documents, redlines, and shop drawings for quality, accuracy, and completeness
• Actively contribute to daily, weekly, and monthly design and production scheduling
• Support estimating, material take-offs, and procurement in coordination with operations and design leadership
• Lead municipal filings and building submittments, coordinating with consultants including MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing), structural, and other required professionals
• Partner with leadership on project problem-solving, client communication, and issue resolution
• Track and report design hours by project and support special projects as needed

Benefits

• Competitive salary, aligned with experience and responsibility.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits with the majority of premiums covered by us
• Generous paid time off, including a fully paid office closure from mid-December through New Year’s
• A collaborative studio environment with regular connection to active project sites
• Opportunities to build skills, take on new responsibilities, and grow alongside a committed team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed