Juncus Studio, a dedicated landscape architecture firm, is excited to welcome an experienced and talented Landscape Architect / Designer to our expanding team. This role involves collaborating with a diverse group of professionals to design outstanding public spaces, green schoolyards, parks, trails, and habitat restoration projects across the Pacific Northwest.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
- 3 to 8 years of professional experience in landscape architecture or a related field.
- Proficiency in design software including AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, SketchUp, Lumion, and other 3D modeling or rendering software.
- Interest in climate resilience, green schoolyard design and sustainable design practices.
- Excellent graphic, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
- Strong knowledge of horticulture, plant materials, and local environmental conditions.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and assist in the design and development of landscape architecture projects, including parks, public spaces, and commercial developments.
- Prepare conceptual designs, detailed construction documents, planting plans, grading plans, and illustrative renderings.
- Coordinate with architects, civil engineers, urban designers, and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive project delivery.
- Conduct site analysis, environmental assessments, and feasibility studies to inform design decisions.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within scope.
- Participate in public meetings, stakeholder engagement sessions, and client presentations to communicate design intent and gather feedback.
- Ensure compliance with local codes, zoning regulations, and environmental requirements.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to team development and office culture.
Why Join Juncus Studio?
- Be part of a close-knit team dedicated to creating positive change for communities and the environment.
- Work on challenging and rewarding projects in the beautiful settings of the Pacific Northwest.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, a 401(k) match, and professional development opportunities.
We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team who shares our passion for landscape architecture and sustainable design.
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter expressing your interest and a design portfolio for review to info@juncusstudio.com.
Director or Principal of Landscape Architecture at MIG (Portland)
Position Description: MIG, Inc. is a national firm specializing in design, planning, communications, management, science, and technology. We believe that the environment around us has a profound impact on our lives and our shared vision is of a world where people, communities, and ecosystems thrive. For over 40 years, MIG has engaged the talents and vitality of top professionals who plan, design, and sustain environments that support human development. Our team members are passionate about their work and share a common desire to engage closely with our clients and the communities impacted by our work.
We are seeking an experienced, senior professional to assume a Director or Principal role focused on Landscape Architecture in Portland, Oregon. MIG supports a hybrid work-from-home/remote and in-office schedule, though this leadership position requires some in-person work each week for client meetings and to support mentoring, and team-building opportunities
Responsibilities – What You’ll Accomplish
• Collaborative Teammate: You will work as part of a cross-office, cross-discipline team that creates designs for communities, parks and recreation, streets, and programming of community facilities for public and private-sector clients across the U.S. You will work with a team of directors and principals in the Portland office, and across the firm.
• Managing Projects: You will provide overarching project and design direction to MIG staff and oversight of work products; lead internal and external subconsultant and client teams; and develop and manage projects including scopes of work, budgets, and schedules. In addition, Directors and Project Managers at MIG maintain client relationships; identify the correct course of action to the client; represent clients at public hearings and meetings; and set the standards for excellence, responsiveness, and accountability.
• Project Work: You will be leading teams and creating bold, innovative, and equitable design solutions in the private and public sector. You will work closely with a team of designers and planners to produce project deliverables, develop forward-thinking designs, strategies, reports, analyses, mapping, construction documents, graphic materials, facilitate project and public meetings, and will work closely with junior-, mid-, and other senior level staff to support their ability to work on projects.
• Project Types: The projects you will typically work on will include park planning and design; play environments; cultural landscapes; site and landscape design for public and private projects; campus master plans; streetscape design; and community engagement (including online meetings and tools).
• Client Development: You will help build and maintain strong and responsive client relationships by developing leads, preparing proposals, and helping to define market gaps and new opportunities.
• Leadership Role: Directors at MIG serve as a leader for the firm and group, working together with staff to ensure effective project management, mentor, supervise and train staff, conduct business development, and keep an eye on MIG’s vision, purpose, and reputation in the professional and regulatory community.
MIG works on projects nationwide; some travel, evening, and weekend work may be required for community engagement, site evaluations, or to meet deadlines. MIG encourages a work-life balance, and these excess hours can be offset during the week when possible.
Experience and Qualifications for Success – What We’d Like to See
To accomplish the responsibilities, you will be able to lead a team, manage competing priorities, think critically and creatively, work as part of a collaborative team in an open environment, mentor staff, and maintain a sense of humor and camaraderie. In addition, you have some combination of the following qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in landscape architecture from an accredited university.
• You are a licensed landscape architect in any state, OR licensure is preferred
• You are local or willing to relocate to the Portland area for occasional in-person work.
• Strong construction document and construction administration experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing public- and private-sector projects, including maintaining compliance with project contracts, drafting and managing scopes budgets, and maintaining schedules, as well as working with clients and partners to execute project work.
• The ability to prepare and deliver effective public presentations, lead working meetings, and speak effectively in front of groups to facilitate client and stakeholder meetings.
• Ability to actively participate in marketing and business development opportunities, develop proposals for prospective projects, participate in interviews, and develop and maintain potential client and partner relationships.
• You are an excellent communicator who provides clear, collaborative, and productive written and verbal communication.
• You are capable of developing collaborative, productive, and respectful relationships with community members, organizations, and partners.
• Excellent skills in reviewing work products and providing direction to staff.
• You are an adaptable teammate who is willing to pitch in and help others.
• You have software proficiency in AutoCAD, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite and Deltek are a plus.
How to Apply
If this position sounds like a fit for your skillsets and you are passionate about creating and improving communities, we would love to hear from you! Please email your resume, portfolio, and a descriptive cover letter as PDFs to careers@migcom.com.
MIG values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer; we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Our teams enjoy a flexible work schedule, a rewarding work environment, and a creative atmosphere that allows for professional development and career advancement opportunities while promoting team spirit and genuine camaraderie. We offer a comprehensive benefits program including paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HRA with employer contributions and 401K matching. This is a full-time, salary exempt position though schedules less than 40 hours/week will be hourly and eligible for overtime. The pay range for this position is $90,000-$135,000/year, commensurate with skills, experience, and the individual’s ability to bring projects in the door.
Landscape Designer at Mackenzie
Position Description: Mackenzie has an immediate opening for a Landscape Designer with a minimum of 0-3 year(s) of experience in our Portland office. Candidates should have a landscape architecture degree from an accredited institution, a working knowledge of AutoCAD and Adobe software, and an interest in working on a variety of project types.
Salary Range: $25.50 to $29/hourly
To apply, please follow this link: https://www.mcknze.com/job-application?location=portland&department=Landscape%20Architecture
At Mackenzie, we work a hybrid model that combines both remote and in-office work schedules.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
BENEFITS
At Mackenzie, we invest in the well-being of our employees, both in and outside the workplace. Over the course of 60+ years in business, Mackenzie has created a vibrant employee culture.
By providing support for young families, and a transition plan for those nearing retirement, we nurture professional development through every stage of a long career.
We foster an active culture, engaging in our community and taking advantage of local sports, recreational, and cultural events. Mackenzie offers:
* Paid Parental Leave
* Paid Bereavement Leave
* Transportation Benefits Options
* Company-Funded Profit-Sharing Plan/Employee 401k
* Bonus Programs
* Paid Time Off
* Typical Paid Holidays
* Two Floater Holidays
* 18 days of Paid Time off earned per year
* Health, Vision, Dental Insurance Coverage
* Cigna Traditional PPO
* Cigna High Deductible Health Plan
* Disability and Life Insurance
* Flexible Spending Account
* Health
* Dependent Care
At Mackenzie, our greatest asset is our people. We are committed to investing in the advancement and continuing education of our staff. We foster an environment that supports mentorship, continued learning, training, testing, and licensing support, and enhanced growth opportunities to maximize individual potential.
If you are passionate about your work, highly motivated, and looking for professional growth and development, Mackenzie may be the place for you. We offer career opportunities for motivated, creative professionals seeking a dynamic workplace environment who thrive on communication and collaboration. We provide an excellent benefits package, competitive pay, and life-work balance. Whether you are an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate on interesting and meaningful work. Our projects, directly and indirectly, contribute to the economic vitality, environmental livability, and diversity of their communities.
Senior Landscape Architect at Akana
Position Description: Akana, a Native American-owned multi-discipline consulting firm with a diverse portfolio of clients and projects throughout the United States, seeks to add a Senior Landscape Architect to our firm. This role involves collaborating with a diverse group of professionals to design culturally specific master plans, community spaces, cultural facilities, recreation areas, and site development projects across the West.
This position is full-time hybrid and reports to our Portland, Oregon office.
About Us: Akana provides multidisciplinary architecture and engineering design, planning, environmental and construction services. The Senior Landscape Architect will work in our Design Services Division with our Vice President of Design and Landscape Architecture Group supporting technical staff, overseeing junior staff and assist with planning, design, and construction administration of small to medium scale multifamily, cultural, institutional and government projects. This position offers excellent professional growth and management potential to the right candidate and the opportunity for cross disciplinary professional development.
Responsibilities:
• Key role in multi-disciplinary project teams, focusing on community spaces, site development, and community engagement.
• Lead and manage projects, from master planning to construction documentation and administration.
• Collaborate with in house engineers, architects, planners, and other specialists to achieve project goals.
• Establish and manage project budgets and schedules.
• Contribute to proposals, presentations, and marketing efforts
• Oversee junior staff and participate in staff mentoring.
• Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.
Required Qualifications:
• Licensed Landscape Architect with 10 plus years of professional experience and a degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university.
• Highly motivated, well-organized, and possess a strong work ethic.
• Expertise in leading and managing complex projects from initial concept through to completion.
• Proficient in Civil 3d, Land Fx, Adobe Creative Suite, and other design software.
• Able to produce design concepts, construction drawings and specifications.
• Can lead/manage construction administration for a project.
• Experienced in public outreach with strong presentation skills for clients, and communities.
• Comfortable working with broad client base in diverse environments and varied terrains.
• Passionate about native ecosystems and integrating sustainable practices into designs.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.
We offer a stimulating work environment and excellent benefits in a culture that promotes growth and innovation with a focus on team-building and collaboration. Akana is consistently rated as having pay and benefit packages which exceed the industry averages. Akana offers full benefits including healthcare, 401k with match (after one year), short- and long-term disability insurance, and a generous PTO program! The salary for this position is competitive and based on experience, location, and education. The salary range for this position is: 80K – 90K annually.
Our repeat clients bear testimony to our professional ethic. You can learn more about our firm at www.akana.us.
Akana is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on any basis protected by law. Our EEO policy statement is available on our website at www.akana.us
This opportunity may be subject to the requirements of FAR Clauses 1452.226-70 and 1452.226-71 regarding preference in hiring of Native Americans. Native Americans are encouraged to apply.
Landscape Designer (Intermediate Level; 3yrs+; Bend office) at Cameron McCarthy
Position: Landscape Designer (Intermediate Level; 3yrs+; Bend office)
Position Description: Cameron McCarthy is seeking intermediate landscape designers (3yrs+ experience) to apply for a position available out of our Bend office, located near city center and within a short walking distance of the Deschutes River.
Our landscape designers work within project teams to develop designs from concept level through construction documentation, with assistance provided during the construction administration process. The ideal candidate is creative and capable of thinking outside the box, with a focused attention towards detail, delivery, and personal quality control. This individual should be proactive, resourceful, well-organized, personable, and efficient. Though not required for this employment opportunity, candidates who are licensed and registered Landscape Architects are encouraged to apply.
This is a full time (+/- 40hrs/week) position. Cameron McCarthy values work-life balances and aims to maintain 40-hr work weeks, however working greater than 40-hrs/week may be necessary at times to meet project deadlines. Hours worked beyond 40hr/week will be provided overtime pay. Our offices currently utilize a hybrid work schedule accommodating and recognizing the importance of both in-office and out-of-office work efforts throughout the week.
Requirements
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Landscape Architecture.
• 3+ years of experience within the field of Landscape Architecture.
• Committed to design excellence and demonstrates strong graphic, verbal, and written
communication skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft365.
• Live within, can travel to, or are willing to relocate to the Bend/Central Oregon area.
Qualities and skills our ideal candidate will have include:
• Interested and capable of working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with
similarly driven colleagues.
• Ability to work independently to thoroughly complete tasks and designs under deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and capable of maintaining organization and prioritization of multiple
important tasks.
• Critical thinking to identify strengths, weaknesses, or alternate solutions to a problem.
• Well-rounded in understanding the scope of Landscape Architecture, including site
design, grading, planting and irrigation design as well as construction detailing.
• Understanding of all phases of the Landscape Architecture design process from master
planning and program development to concept and schematic design, design
development, construction documents and construction administration.
• Adaptable and able to learn new software and production workflows.
• Experience using Civil3D preferred.
• Familiarity of or experience with LandFX, 3D modeling software (Rhino, Sketchup) and
digital rendering are advantages.
• Familiarity with landscape design practices and materiality used within the Central
Oregon region are advantages.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
• Collaborating, communicating and working with design team towards project
deliverables.
• Preparation of site, grading, layout, planting and irrigation designs. Development and
refinement of project details.
• Independently continuing design development and/or project tasks with proactive
outreach and check-in with teams and project managers as necessary.
• Having fun!
Above responsibilities conducted under the guidance and training of a principal or project manager licensed or certified to practice planning or landscape architecture.
Compensation and Benefits:
• Compensation is dependent on experience and skill, and will be evaluated and
determined during the selection process. Pay range for the Landscape Designer position is
expected to be between $28 and $34 (approx. $58,240 and $70,720). Pay range will
increase for applicants already Registered Landscape Architects.
• Benefits include:
• PTO leave
• Paid holidays
• Company-paid Health, Vision, Dental, Short-term Disability and Long-term Care
coverage (employee only)
• 401(k) match program
• Professional Licensure support
• Professional Membership coverage
• Continuing Education support
Who we are:
Cameron McCarthy (CM) is an award-winning landscape architecture and planning studio with offices in Eugene, Portland, and Bend, Oregon. Our 28-member team is rooted in more than seventy years of experience and over the course of this time, we have partnered with and continue to collaborate with communities, institutions, universities, and developers to craft feasible, sustainable frameworks that create beautiful, complete places. Our culture is anchored in tradition, legacy, and creativity with a portfolio that extends throughout the Pacific Northwest region.
We celebrate timeless design solutions, and we encourage constant progress. We are committed to design theory and practices that address social, cultural, and environmental challenges. Our team is a dynamic group of leaders and stewards of the professions of landscape architecture and planning. Cameron McCarthy has an office culture that celebrates active lifestyles, community, adventure, and the arts. We love to get outside and explore. We aim to influence the practice of landscape architecture in positive, lasting ways. We are looking for a team player who is versatile, curious, and reliable. Cameron McCarthy provides an energetic work environment and opportunities for professional and personal development.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The firm is an equal opportunity employer.
www.cameronmccarthy.com
Submit PDF letter of interest, resume and portfolio to:
office@cameronmccarthy.com or visit our webpage at https://www.cameronmccarthy.com/careers/