Logan Simpson Design

Senior Landscape Architect / Urban Designer

Logan Simpson Design$95K — $130K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture
  • 12+ years of relevant consulting, agency, or municipal experience
  • Licensure or certification (PLA, AICP, CNU, LEED or equivalent)
  • Demonstrated leadership in directing teams and mentoring staff
  • Proven business development and client relationship management skills
  • Strong design portfolio reflecting creativity and integrated urban design
  • Excellent project management skills with oversight of scope, schedule, and budget

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership to Design teams across multiple offices
  • Lead project design direction integrating landscape architecture and urban design
  • Engage in business development and strengthen client relationships
  • Mentor professional and technical staff
  • Manage workflows, schedules, and resources for projects
  • Reflect the firm's vision and core values in all work

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Paid Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
  • 401(k) plan with firm match
  • Paid Time Off starting at 18 days per year plus 9 holidays
  • Support for professional development and tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness program with $125 annual allowance
  • Hybrid work schedule with flexible options
Full Job Description
The Opportunity:

We have an immediate opening for a regular full-time Senior Landscape Architect / Urban Designer to work a hybrid remote schedule based out of our downtown Tempe office, in coordination with our Fort Collins office. This role offers a unique opportunity for a candidate to provide design leadership in partnership with our senior landscape architects and planning teams, while also playing a strategic role in business development, marketing, and staff growth.

We are seeking a senior-level landscape architect with strong design, leadership, and project management skills to deliver innovative solutions for vibrant, resilient, and sustainable communities. The ideal candidate will bring creative vision, technical expertise, and the ability to direct teams, mentor staff, manage projects, cultivate clients, and expand our practice in both Arizona and Colorado. This role emphasizes leadership in integrating landscape architecture, urban design, transportation, master planning, development/redevelopment, public realm development, and parks and recreation systems planning.

Your Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide senior expertise and leadership to our Design teams across multiple offices, collaborating closely with Community Planning, Environmental, Cultural Resources, Historic Preservation, and Housing teams.
  • Help lead project design direction and integrate urban design with landscape architecture, transportation, planning, and public realm initiatives.
  • Play an active role in business development and marketing, including proposals, interviews, and client presentations, while strengthening client relationships.
  • Mentor and support professional and technical staff, fostering collaboration, skill development, and career growth.
  • Manage team workflows, schedules, and resources to meet project requirements.
  • Consistently embody the firm's vision, mission, and core values in your work and interactions.


What You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture.
  • 12+ years of relevant consulting, agency, or municipal experience, including project management and client management.
  • Licensure or certification (PLA, AICP, CNU, LEED or equivalent).
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in directing teams, mentoring staff, and supporting professional growth.
  • Proven business development and marketing skills with the ability to cultivate and maintain client relationships.
  • Strong design portfolio demonstrating creativity and integration of urban design, planning, and landscape architecture.
  • Excellent project management skills, including scope, schedule, and budget oversight.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to work across disciplines and with clients.
  • Ability to work in the office an average of 3 days per week.
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in a related field.
  • Experience in a multidisciplinary consulting environment.
  • Be able to work cooperatively in a positive team-oriented setting
  • Possess a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
  • Ability to work in the office 3 days per week on average, as applicable


What We Offer:
  • Compensation - This is a full-time position paid on a salaried basis between $95,000 to $130,000 annually, depending on experience and education.
  • Benefits - A comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision plans, paid Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, Paid Family Leave, a 401(k) with a firm match, and a robust Employee Assistance Program with free counseling and mental health services.
  • Time Off - Paid Time Off starting at 18 days per year available as accrued, plus 9 paid holidays.
  • Professional Development - Support for professional conferences and trainings, internal leadership development and innovation program, tuition reimbursement, bonus programs for peer-reviewed publications and academic achievements, and work on a variety of interesting projects.
  • Perks - Wellness program with $125 annual Wellness Bucks allowance, paid Costco memberships, Babies-at-Work program, paid parking, and paid public transit costs.
  • Flexible Work Schedules - Hybrid work schedule allowing for 2 days of remote work per week depending on the position, plus flexible schedules such as 4 x 10, 9 x 80, or 4 2 day schedules.


If interested, please apply and include a resume, a cover letter, and work samples or portfolio to demonstrate your skill and experience.

To learn more about our firm culture and the work we do, check us out on social media:

LinkedIn - Instagram - Facebook - Our Website

About Logan Simpson Design

Logan Simpson Design is a full-service environmental planning, landscape architecture, and civil engineering firm. The company was founded in 1990 and has since grown to become a leading provider of environmental consulting services in the western United States. Logan Simpson Design has completed projects for a wide range of clients, including federal, state, and local government agencies, private developers, and nonprofit organizations. The company is committed to providing innovative and sustainable solutions that balance economic, social, and environmental considerations.
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Size
150 employees
Industry
Founded
1990

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