Landscape Architect

Landscape Designer / Landscape Architect

High-End Residential & Custom Outdoor Environments

Location: East Coast of Florida, United States

Workplace Type: On-site (Relocation Required)

About the Role

Our client is a highly respected, design-driven studio specializing in bespoke residential architecture, interiors, and landscapes. The landscape team plays a central role in shaping the overall design vision, delivering deeply crafted outdoor environments in tropical and coastal settings.

This is an on-site role based in Florida. Candidates must be open to relocating to the studio’s specific location within the state (details shared during the interview process).

What You’ll Be Working On

• Ultra-custom, high-end residential landscape projects
• Landscapes integrated with architecture and interiors
• Elaborate pools, water features, and outdoor living environments
• Highly detailed custom hardscape elements, carpentry, masonry, metal, and stone
• One-of-a-kind designs executed with specialty trades and fabricators

Key Responsibilities

• Lead up to five complex, multi-million-dollar projects simultaneously
• Take ownership of projects from concept through construction completion
• Produce and review highly detailed construction documentation , with a strong focus on buildability and craft
• Develop precise details for custom carpentry, masonry, water features, hardscape systems, and specialty elements
• Manage consultants, contractors, and specialty trades during construction
• Conduct design reviews and construction site coordination
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients
• Collaborate closely with architects, interior designers, and the broader studio team

Must-Have Experience

• 4–7 years of professional experience in high-end residential or luxury commercial landscape design
• Demonstrated expertise in construction detailing for: Custom carpentry and built-ins, Masonry and stonework, Pools, fountains, and water features, Complex hardscape assemblies
• Strong 3D modeling and visualization experience
• Proven ability to manage clients, schedules, and construction processes
• Experience overseeing construction and responding to field conditions
• Deep knowledge of tropical and coastal plant palettes
• Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple active projects
• Confidence owning day-to-day project responsibilities

Nice to Have

• Professional licensure (or active pursuit of licensure)
• Financial support provided for licensure, with compensation adjustment upon completion
• Experience with Archicad (preferred but not required)

Travel Expectations

• Primarily short, day-trip travel throughout Florida and to Caribbean islands
• Travel is flexible and aligned with personal availability

Why This Opportunity

• Small, thoughtful, and professional studio environment
• Exceptionally high-caliber, highly crafted design work
• Long-term career potential; team members tend to stay for years
• Strong mentorship and exposure to all phases of design and construction
• Flexibility that supports family and work-life balance
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Additional Details

• Workplace: On-site
• Relocation: Required (East Coast Florida-based role; specific location shared later)