Senior Designer - Landscape Architecture - 2G4S007

SNIPEBRIDGE•Santa Barbara, CA

About The Position

Snipebridge is seeking an experienced Senior Designer for an award-winning landscape architecture studio with multiple offices in California. This studio is known for its innovative, site-sensitive, and client-focused designs that enhance natural and built environments. They are recognized for their rigorous attention to design excellence, project management, and seamless collaboration. This role offers an opportunity for a motivated designer to be a thought partner on compelling projects, build technical acumen, and work on diverse landscapes in beautiful locations.

Requirements

MAC OSX
Vectorworks Landmark, current year
SketchUp
MS Office Suite
Adobe Design Suite
Hand sketching and lettering
Strong leadership and communication skills
A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or Architecture
Licensed Landscape Architect (California license preferred, but not required)
Currently authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship now or in the future
A minimum of 15 years in a high-level design leadership position at a comparable firm
Possesses a knowledge of California Native and Mediterranean plants and planting design

Nice To Haves

Training in horticulture and an awareness of industry best practices regarding planting

Responsibilities

Guide project teams through the oversight and direction of Project Managers in the typical studio process.
Provide inspiration, guidance, and oversight for project design and process for Project Managers.
Exemplify the firm's philosophy and core values to project teams, both internal and external.
Support Partners by attending early design/site meetings and capturing big-picture ideas to inform the project story.
Develop a project story document and communicate the vision to Project Manager and Design Staff for the project.
Provide regular updates to Partners regarding project status and needs.
Coordinate with all Project Managers on project budgets and report to Partners on progress and updates regularly.
Present to project teams when needed in collaboration with or on behalf of Partners.
Be thoroughly versed in Project Workflow and Project Manager job description and be able to guide Project Managers in the firm's standards.
Provide guidance for Project Managers, including design direction, priority setting, encouraging responsiveness to the entire project team, setting expectations for professional conduct, seeking closure and completeness with daily efficiency, and communicating clear expectations of all deliverables.