Design Manager - Landscapes
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About the Role
Urban Landscapes is seeking a Design Manager to lead a team of landscape designers and oversee projects from concept to detailed design. The role requires 8+ years of experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role, and a degree in landscape architecture.
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Responsibilities
- Manage a team of landscape designers and draughtsmen & freelancers.
- Oversee the development of conceptual, schematic, and detailed designs for residential and/or commercial landscapes.
- Collaborate closely with sales, construction, and project management teams to ensure seamless execution.
- Conduct site visits, gather measurements, and assess existing conditions for accurate planning.
- Present design proposals to clients, incorporating feedback and revisions as needed.
- Ensure all designs comply with regulations, environmental guidelines, and company standards.
- Manage project timelines and design budgets, ensuring on time and on budget delivery.
- Maintain quality control over design output, from graphic presentation to construction documentation.
- Collaborate with estimation, operations, and construction teams to ensure design intent is carried through into execution.
- Stay current with industry trends, exhibitions/ award programs, materials, and sustainable design practices.
- Ensure brand consistency across all visual communications and touchpoints.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in landscape architecture or related field
- 8+ years of professional design experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or management role
- Strong portfolio demonstrating leadership in landscaping design & concept development
- Exceptional leadership and team management abilities, with a focus on inspiring creativity and building strong, collaborative teams
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Job Objective
- The Design Manager leads the team to produce creative and innovative landscape design solutions while coordinating closely with the client and manages the entire process from conceptual stages to the detailed design work and documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a team of landscape designers and draughtsmen & freelancers.
- Oversee the development of conceptual, schematic, and detailed designs for residential and/or commercial landscapes.
- Collaborate closely with sales, construction, and project management teams to ensure seamless execution.
- Conduct site visits, gather measurements, and assess existing conditions for accurate planning.
- Present design proposals to clients, incorporating feedback and revisions as needed.
- Ensure all designs comply with regulations, environmental guidelines, and company standards.
- Manage project timelines and design budgets, ensuring on time and on budget delivery.
- Maintain quality control over design output, from graphic presentation to construction documentation.
- Collaborate with estimation, operations, and construction teams to ensure design intent is carried through into execution.
- Stay current with industry trends, exhibitions/ award programs, materials, and sustainable design practices.
- Ensure brand consistency across all visual communications and touchpoints.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in landscape architecture or related field.
- 8+ years of professional design experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating leadership in landscaping design & concept development.
- Exceptional leadership and team management abilities, with a focus on inspiring creativity and building strong, collaborative teams.
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