principal Landscape architect

 

Land Morphology is a dynamic, midsized firm based in Seattle specializing in highly designed and detailed projects.  The focus of the firm’s work is estates and residential gardens with an emphasis on superb planting design.  Other project types include public gardens such as Chihuly Garden and Glass and the Leach Botanical Garden in Portland, Oregon.  Current work includes planting design for the Seattle Waterfront as a consultant to Field Operations and design of Yew Dell Botanical Gardens in Kentucky.  Prior work includes the new Village Green at University Village in Seattle.

We take pride in our technical and design standards and are known in the region for our beautiful planting design.  We use the power of plants in addition to fine detailing of hardscapes to create beautiful gardens for people.   Our work takes us to eight states. 

Land Morphology’s culture celebrates creativity, innovation, and collaboration.  We share in achievements with an annual office trip to study design and visit projects.  

Our work has been recently featured in ASLA’s LAM, Architectural Record, and Luxe Magazine.

Job Description

Our ideal candidate is a well-rounded, experienced Principal/Project Manager level landscape architect who is a talented designer and desires a leadership role that promotes teamwork and staff growth.

The principal/project manager will lead and manage a range of projects and teams, both large and small in scale. We offer a hybrid work schedule (three days in the office) and have a colorful and inspirational office in Belltown.  This position requires employees to live within commutable distance of the Seattle metro area.

Design work will range from developing initial design concepts through construction administration.  Please be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Our projects move fast!

Qualifications

  • BSLA/BLA in landscape architecture required.

  • 15+ years of applicable experience in a professional setting

  • Proven ability to lead people, projects, and consultants

  • Interest in firm leadership and marketing strategy

  • Experience leading client interactions, facilitating meetings, and presenting

  • Strong and creative design skills

  • Critical thinking skills

  • Prior financial management of projects

  • Ability to create project workplans and organize drawing sets

  • Familiarity with local codes and experience developing permitting strategies

  • Client management experience

  • Ability to develop construction details 

  • Strong proficiency with AutoCAD

  • Experience supervising, training, and mentoring junior team members

  • Exceptional organizational skills

  • Desire to work collaboratively with others

  • Excellent oral, written and graphic communication skills

Benefits

  • Hybrid schedule

  • Competitive salary

  • 401(k) plan

  • Annual performance bonus

  • Employer sponsored medical, dental and vison insurance

This is a fulltime position.

Land Morphology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace.  We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, gender, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.  Land Morphology is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background and education.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

How to Apply

Please email one PDF document containing a short cover letter, a one-page resume, and work portfolio documenting your experience to info@landmorphology.com, maximum file size is 15MB.  No phone calls please.