Project Landscape Designer

Project Landscape Designer

WATG is the world's preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We are employee-owned, almost 80 years young, and home to over 500 creative, globe-trotting professionals located remotely and in our offices in Atlantic City, California, Dallas, New York, Honolulu, London, Singapore, and Shanghai.

Our approach to design applies a hospitality ethos to the development of all shapes and sizes. From initial feasibility studies to finishing touches, we operate globally as an integrated, multidisciplinary practice. Along with our interior design studio, Wimberly Interiors, we specialize in hospitality, gaming + entertainment, urban + mixed-use, and high-end residential design.

WATG is hiring a Project Landscape Designer for our office in Singapore.

The Project Landscape Designer prepares and develops site plans, specifications, and cost estimates for land development, coordinating the arrangement of existing and proposed land features and structures. The Project Landscape Designer collaborates to market and manage business development efforts on a variety of design projects. The Project Landscape Designer directs the work assignments of a diverse project team as well as coordinates with clients, consultants, and contractors.

Responsibilities include:

• While working in close alignment with the Project Manager, completes site analysis, landscape architecture design and renderings, and coordinates the site layout and details, including grading, hardscape, water feature, and planting design.
• Validates that the design idea is properly executed and conforms to the contractual agreement with the client.
• Works on a diverse array of projects of varying scope and scale.
• Prepares, develops, and reviews the production of drawings and models according to established standards.
• Prepares site plans to include grading design, stormwater management systems design, landscaping.
• May have input into erosion control plans and sediment control design.
• Develops and coordinates diagrams, renderings, and conceptual graphics with members of the project team.
• Directs project planning and design, including due diligence studies, concept plans, site and landscape plans, and the production of design computations.
• Provides specialized technical assistance with particular landscape building types, components, materials, elements or building codes.
• Provides QA/QC on plans and specifications, developing solutions to technical problems in the landscape architectural plans and drawings.
• Responsible for the technical resolution and coordination of a defined portion of a project or projects, including the coordination of drawings and specifications.
• May provide various pre-design services, including feasibility and environmental impact studies, site selection, or other design requirements.
• Understands and implements processes that reduce risk and exposure.
• Provides leadership for the design process to ensure design continuity.
• Effectively manages the team and ensures the effective utilization of resources and the quality of work.
• Manages, coordinates, and collaborates with clients, consultants, contractors, and project team members.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture.
• 10+ years of experience in landscape architecture and/or site design.
• Environmental accreditation preferred.
• Proficiency in technical skills, including AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino and Grasshopper.
• Experienced in client management, project management, and negotiations.
• Ability to work in a team environment and supervise others effectively.
• Manages multiple project priorities simultaneously and meets deadlines consistently.
• Highly effective communication skills in verbal presentation and written narrative.

*Please include a copy of your resume and portfolio to be considered for this position.

WATG is an Equal Opportunity Employer