What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Designer / Landscape Architect position at PLACE?
PLACE is seeking Landscape Design professionals to lead and support the studio’s creative process. The career position values visionary thinking, technical expertise, and a passion for design shaping lasting impact and meaningful environments.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERTISE
Design Excellence. 7 years of experience in landscape architecture and urban design delivering transformative, community-centered placemaking.
Environmental Stewardship: Commitment for advancing innovation, sustainability, and forward-thinking ecological solutions.
Dynamic Collaboration: Memorable presentation, public speaking, and leadership skills, ensuring bold vision, stakeholders’ engagement, and project success.
Compelling Storytelling: Strong visual compositions bringing ideas to life through engaging and impactful artistic expressions.
Strategic Impact: Active contributions to academia, professional and community organizations fostering partnerships with mission-driven initiatives.
Thought Leadership: Skilled in social media, public relations, and knowledge-sharing, amplifying design discourse, client service, and industry impact.
Degree in Landscape Architecture / Professional Registration Preferred / Effective Project Management.
Design Documentation Proficiency
Drafting & Documentation: AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Revit
3d Modeling: SketchUp, Rhino (Grasshopper plug-in or any common parametric design tool), 3ds Max
Rendering: : VRay, Lumion, Enscape, Twinmotion, Unreal Engine, Blender.
Graphic: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.
Video editing: After Effects
Equivalent comprehensive education, experience, and demonstrated leadership will be evaluated.
PLACE is a collaborative design studio committed to social impact through ART, COMMUNITY, and STEWARDSHIP. Rooted in bold ideas we craft immersive experiences that honor natural and urban landscapes. Curated by a culture of creativity, diversity, innovation, and global networks, PLACE cultivates meaningful relationships that inspire transformation and lasting change.
Bring your imagination and experience to PLACE Portland and Seattle by applying with a resume, letter of interest, references, a representative sampling of your design portfolio, with compensation requirements to:
careers@place.la
Subject: PLACE_Careers_Candidate Last Name
