Landscape Architect/Designer

BIG is a global collective of 800+ architects, engineers, urbanists, inventors, researchers, and business minds based in New York, Copenhagen, Los Angeles, London, and Barcelona. We are infectiously ambitious and united by a shared mission: to shape the world we want to live in and bring the future into form, one project at a time.

We’re seeking Landscape Architects and Designers to join our growing NYC landscape team. Our work spans masterplans, public realm design, buildings, furnishings, and custom elements - always with a focus on shaping spaces that connect people and place. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with project leadership and partners, contributing your expertise to a wide range of projects across the globe. If you’re passionate about designing landscapes that inspire, engage, and endure, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

Requirements

• Professional degree in either Architecture or Landscape architecture
• 4-7 years of experience in landscape design
• Good understanding of concept through technical drawing sets
• Experience across different project stages, including later stages/detailing
• Experience in Construction Administration for landscape specific projects with built and published references
• Proven experience with grading design, planting design, natural systems, materials and technical aspects of landscape architecture
• Excellent communication skills, with English language speaking, writing and presentation skills
• Ability to work with multiple teams to provide guidance on technical development and approvals processes
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently to diverse colleagues, clients and public officials
• Strong ability with drawing in 2D and 3D via Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD and Adobe Suite
• Can manage priorities with minimal guidance
• Ability to express design ideas quickly, clearly, and succinctly
• Are flexible to new ways for working

Nice to Have Experience: 

• Experience in BIM documentation for architecture or landscape architecture projects
• Has knowledge of industry BIM standards & requirements.
• Experience educating staff in Revit and related architectural software.
• Actively monitoring and streamlining Revit models.
  

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: Increases over your time at BIG as well as 12 recognized holidays and Winter Break
• Professional Development: Support for continuing education, Amberbook, dedicated time off for AREs, AIA Membership dues, plus regular Lunch & Learns
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, along with ancillary and disability insurance
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) Plan with 3% company match 
• Saving Plans: Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Family Leave: 2-week pre-birth leave to all expecting parents to get set up for your new family member, generous parental leave, and flexible return-to-work options
• Catered Meals: Complimentary breakfast daily and catered lunches on Wednesdays
• Staff Entertainment: Friday beers and biannual parties - We're BIG on celebrations!
• Additional perks: Dog friendly office, company sponsored sports teams, employee referral bonus, & more!

The salary range for this position is $74,000 - 95,000 depending on experience. 

Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG’s foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status