Senior Landscape Architect and Planner

Olson Kundig • Seattle, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Olson Kundig is a design practice founded on the ideas that buildings can serve as a bridge between nature, culture and people, and that inspiring surroundings have a positive effect on people’s lives. The firm’s work can be found across the globe, with projects as wide-ranging as huts to high rises, homes - often for art collectors - to academic, cultural and civic projects, museums and exhibition design, places of worship, creative production, urban design, and interior design. We are seeking a Senior Landscape Architect and Planner to lead the design and delivery of impactful, design-driven landscape and planning projects. In this role, you’ll shape environments that integrate architecture, ecology, and human experience - working alongside interdisciplinary teams to bring complex ideas to life. You’ll join a collaborative, design-focused firm with opportunities to contribute to globally recognized work and mentor emerging talent.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college/university in landscape architecture, planning, or closely related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of related professional experience or similar role with equivalent work experience.
• Intermediate proficiency in Revit (BIM), Grasshopper, 3D MAX, ArchiCAD, ArcGIS
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Web Browser, ERP (Deltek), Tonic, Digital File Organization, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam Revu/Studio, Sketch-Up, Rhino 3D
• Submit a portfolio demonstrating advanced design, technical, and drafting abilities.
• Advanced proficiency with communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and project teams.
• Strong understanding of landscape construction principles, plant materials, and site engineering.
• Ability to work at a variety of project scales from master planning to detail design.
• All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must already possess long-term work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Licensure (LARE) or AICP certification (or in progress)
• Experience working on High-End Residential, Hospitality (Hotels, F&B, and Resorts), and Workplace, as well as a variety of project scales from Master Planning to Detail design.
• Membership in professional landscape architectural organizations such as ASLA, APA, IFLA, ULI, or similar.
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability focused project assessments such as SITES, Living Building Challenge, LEED, and high-performance building.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and planning of landscape projects from concept through documentation, integrating functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability.
• Develop and communicate design ideas through drawings, presentations, and stakeholder engagement, while collaborating across disciplines on both public and private projects.
• Oversee multiple projects from proposal through completion, managing scope, schedule, and budget while coordinating with clients and project teams to ensure high-quality, well-integrated design and delivery.
• Provide technical leadership across landscape architecture projects, serving as a subject matter expert while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, guiding design and documentation, mentoring staff, and contributing to project delivery, client communication, and firm-wide initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, lead presentations of design concepts and project updates, and support business development efforts including proposals, RFQs, and contracts.
• Additional duties and projects as assigned or necessary.

Benefits

• 100% fully paid health coverage for employees (medical, dental, vision), plus short-term disability and $50,000 in life insurance, starting the first of the month after you begin
• Partial coverage for eligible dependents (35% medical, 30% dental and vision)
• A 401(k)-retirement savings plan with 3% employer safe harbor contribution
• 8 paid holidays each year, available right away
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 15 days per year, with increases over time up to 24 days
• Mentorship and opportunities for career growth
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree