Experienced Landscape Architect
A growing, design-focused firm is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect to join its collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative designer who enjoys the early phases of project development and turning complex site challenges into compelling, buildable design solutions.
What You’ll Do
- Lead front-end design efforts including site analysis, zoning and code evaluation, programming, and conceptual design.
- Create design narratives, vision packages, character imagery boards, and high-quality client presentations.
- Develop and test multiple site layout options while balancing design vision, site constraints, and client goals.
- Present concepts to clients, municipal boards, architects, civil engineers, developers, and internal project teams.
- Translate feedback into refined, thoughtful design solutions.
- Help carry design intent from schematic design through design development for a smooth transition into construction documents.
- Contribute to projects including urban infill, adaptive reuse, landscape and hardscape design, master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, and large-scale visioning efforts.
What We’re Looking For
- 4–8 years of experience (We still encourage you to apply if outside of experience listed) in landscape architecture, urban design, or a multidisciplinary AEC environment.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture.
- Professional landscape architecture licensure preferred, but not required.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating hand sketching, digital rendering, graphic communication, and 2D/3D spatial planning.
- Large-scale master planning experience is a plus.
- Strong understanding of zoning regulations, building codes, site engineering, and construction documentation.
- Expert-level AutoCAD skills; Civil 3D exposure is a plus.
- Experience with Land F/X, SketchUp, Lumion or D5, and Adobe Creative Suite—particularly Photoshop and InDesign.
- A strong work ethic, integrity, creativity, and ownership mindset.
Why Join the Team?
- Work on meaningful, high-visibility projects across a variety of types and scales.
- Join a talented, collaborative team built around learning, respect, creativity, and teamwork.
- Build a long-term career with clear professional growth opportunities.
- Receive competitive compensation, profit sharing, and a strong benefits package.
- Enjoy hybrid flexibility, including remote Fridays.
- Be part of a forward-thinking team exploring AI and emerging technology in the design process.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please feel free to submit your updated resume to Alyssa.Lundt@gogpac.com, or give me a call at (507) 718-7741. You can also connect with me on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-lundt3724/
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
