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# Senior Designer I at LandDesign

- **Company:** LandDesign
- **Location:** Charlotte North Carolina, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-04-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/landdesign/jobs/4677477006

## Job description

LandDesign is a collection of visionaries and problem solvers who believe in the power of balance, combining creativity and practicality to design what we know will thrive. We leverage our diverse expertise and relentless curiosity to deliver innovative, attainable big ideas — aligning our clients’ vision with the culture of the community to delight those who will enjoy the space. We are driven by a boundless desire for better, because we believe that learning is lifelong and growth is infinite. This curiosity and uncommon collaboration fuel our culture and drive ideas that continuously improve our practice and the people who are part of it.

As our firm continues to grow, we continue to be on the lookout for the next great designer; you. We are currently seeking a Senior Designer I to join our Landscape Architecture team in our Charlotte office. Candidates in this role will provide design and technical support to the design studio by applying comprehensive understanding, proficiency in the profession and exercising judgment within defined procedures to solve problems. Candidates should also demonstrate proficiency in project ownership and execution while guiding and mentoring Designers I and II.

Key Responsibilities:

- Efficiently prepare digital and hand drawings as needed to communicate master plan, design elements, and site features.
- Support in writing proposals, change orders and developing fee budgets.
- Create project plans and align project plans with project fee budget.
- Ensure legibility and clean communication of construction documents.
- Demonstrate consistent expertise in technical aspects of construction drawings.
- Provide preliminary internal Quality Control review of plans in coordination with project lead.
- Participate in and may lead client and regulatory review meetings.
- Prepare meeting minutes.
- Develop and/or assist in the development of written specifications.
- Advise client and team on next steps and ensure successful outcomes.
- Independently participate in CA activities.
- Ensure quality of planting design in regional context of the project.
- Execute accurate grading plan.
- Support and begin to lead the Design Studio to develop and advance creative design concepts for clients and projects.
- Support public outreach and collaboration efforts as required by project assignments.
- Conduct project research and precedent studies, ordinance review, and prepare site reviews and analyses.
- Efficiently prepare CAD documentation, project concept design packages, and construction documentation and permit drawing sets.
- Develop and demonstrate accuracy in drawing sets.
- Demonstrate the ability to consistently meet project goals and deadlines.
- Assist in editing technical written specifications.
- Build knowledge around plant materials and understand how to properly specify plant materials for planting schedules.
- Take initiative to explore current graphic standards and building construction methods.
- Build up knowledge of construction and best practices.
- Participate in construction phase services activities with the ability to undertake multiple size projects that range in complexity.
- Collaborate with internal design team of civil engineers, planners, contractors, and client’s consultant teams involved in the project.
- Represent LandDesign in design team meetings and speak confidently to project understanding.
- Participate in the development and enhancement of daily processes and practices in support of project efficiency.
- Train and mentor Designers I + II.

Qualifications:

- Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or related field of study.
- Actively pursuing or have achieved professional licensure.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Adobe Creative Suite and modeling programs such as Sketch-Up, Lumion etc. Microsoft Office Suite and VantagePoint.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

This is where passion lives. Interested? Join us. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a design portfolio (that showcases your amazing talent) directly through our website.

Employees are offered a competitive compensation package and robust benefits package that includes access to wellness programming, 401k retirement plan, paid holidays, paid time off, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances.

LandDesign is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace.

## About LandDesign

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: LandDesign is an award‑winning integrated design firm that combines landscape architecture, civil engineering, urban design, and planning to create sustainable, buildable places for public, private, and federal clients.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped – no external funding)
- **Headquarters**: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
- **Founded**: 1978
- **Founders**: Larry Best

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Urban Design, Land Planning, Master Planning
- **Target customers**: B2B – developers, public agencies, federal clients, and large‑scale real‑estate owners (e.g., Disney, Howard Hughes Holdings, Hillwood). The firm also works with global architecture firms such as HKS, Gensler, HOK, and Populous.
- **Mission / purpose**: *“Creating places that matter”* – balancing creativity with technical insight to deliver environmentally responsible, community‑shaping projects.

## Products & Services
- **Landscape Architecture**: Site design, streetscapes, parks, and public spaces focused on sustainability and functionality.
- **Civil Engineering**: Site development, stormwater management, grading, utility design, and embedded engineering services (e.g., long‑term contracts with Charlotte Stormwater Services).
- **Urban Design**: Density, transit‑oriented development, brownfield reclamation, and large‑scale mixed‑use frameworks.
- **Master Planning**: Comprehensive long‑term plans for master‑planned communities, resorts, and commercial districts (e.g., the Tysons retrofit).
- **Land Planning**: Zoning, entitlement strategies, and pre‑development feasibility analysis.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue ~$26.4 million (LinkedIn estimate, 2025/2026). Total funding: None (bootstrapped).
- **Notable Clients & Partners**: Disney, Howard Hughes Holdings, Comstock, Hillwood, Universal Entertainment; architecture firms HKS, Gensler, HOK, Populous.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Awarded the 2024 ASLA Landscape Architecture Firm Award.
  - Expanded from landscape architecture to civil engineering as a core discipline, now roughly a 50‑50 revenue split in Charlotte.
  - Office footprint: 9 U.S. studios (Charlotte, Orlando, Dallas, Alexandria, Denver, etc.) and a small international presence (UAE, Algeria, Germany).
  - Employee count reported as ~270 in 2024 (article) and ~224 in more recent LinkedIn data – indicating possible slight retraction or stabilization.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Integrated engineering + design**: In‑house civil engineering paired with landscape architecture creates early clash detection and captures engineering fees – a combination relatively rare among traditional landscape firms.
- **Deep public‑sector relationships**: Embedded engineers in Charlotte’s Stormwater Services Department provide a recurring, stable revenue stream.
- **Long‑tenured leadership**: 60% of partners have spent their entire career at LandDesign, fostering deep institutional knowledge and a “one firm, long hallways” culture.
- **Pre‑development expertise**: Front‑end financial and entitlement advisory for complex projects (transit corridors, land reclamations, resorts) gives clients a strategic edge.

## Strategic Focus
- **Priorities**: Continue growing the civil engineering practice across all offices (Denver is the newest location); expand into hospitality, sports/entertainment, and large mixed‑use markets; strengthen brand recognition after a decade‑plus marketing push under President Rhett Crocker.
- **Direction**: Maintain a “balanced system” where landscape and engineering workloads offset each other during market fluctuations.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: *“Better, Always”* – a growth‑mindset that values lifelong learning, curiosity, and uncommon collaboration. Emphasis on work‑life balance, family‑first approach, and inclusivity.
- **Work model**: Likely office‑based with studios across the U.S. (no explicit remote policy found; 9 physical offices). Commuter benefits for alternative transportation.
- **Perks & benefits**: Competitive compensation, 401k with employer contribution, PTO + paid holidays, 8 hours volunteer PTO, parental leave, health/dental/vision/disability insurance, wellness programs, and professional growth programs.
- **Engineering culture**: 100% of employees are designers (landscape architects and civil engineers). A strong “Next‑Gen Thinkers” focus and internship programs. 50% of the firm works in landscape architecture; civil engineering is the other major discipline.
- **Employee snapshot**: LinkedIn shows 224 employees, 36% in Design, 14% in General Management. Typical titles: Designer I/II, Senior Designer, Project Accountant, Horticulturist. Attrition: 18 active job postings (down 40% YoY). Employer rating 3.4/5.0 (68 reviews).

## Sources
1. [LandDesign Homepage](https://landdesign.com/)
2. [LandDesign Careers](https://landdesign.com/careers/)
3. [LandDesign Services](https://landdesign.com/services/)
4. [LandDesign LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/landdesign)
5. [Behind LandDesign’s Transformation Into a Powerhouse Firm – Landscape Architecture Magazine](https://landscapearchitecturemagazine.org/2025/10/behind-landdesigns-transformation-into-a-powerhouse)

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