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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 James Corner 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.  Our work takes us to eight states.

Our culture celebrates creativity, innovation, and follow-through.  We collaborate on annual goals for the firm, share in achievements with an annual office trip to study design and visit projects. Our ideal candidate is a well-rounded, experienced Landscape Architect who enjoys teamwork, and contributing to all phases of a project.

We are looking for a well-rounded, experienced Principal-level landscape architect to manage a range of projects and teams, both large and small scale.

Your work will range from developing initial design concepts through construction administration. Please be comfortable in a fast-paced environment where you will be working on multiple projects.

Benefits

  • Hybrid schedule

  • Competitive salary

  • 401(k) plan

  • Annual performance bonus

  • Employer sponsored medical, dental and vison insurance

Requirements

  • BSLA/BLA in landscape architecture required.

  • Licensed Landscape Architect

  • Ten or more years of applicable experience in a professional setting

  • Proven ability to lead people and mange projects and consultants

  • Prior financial management of projects

  • Ability to create project workplans and organize drawing sets

  • Client management experience

  • Experience leading client interactions, facilitating meetings, and presenting

  • Ability to develop construction details 

  • Strong proficiency with AutoCAD and demonstrated ability to produce CAD drawings in accordance with office standards

  • Familiarity with local codes

  • Experience supervising, training, and mentoring junior team members

  • Exceptional organizational skills

  • Critical thinking skills

  • Ability to work remotely and in-office

This is a fulltime position with benefits. 

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, 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.

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 15 MB. No phone calls please.