Landscape Associate Design Director

The Company:

Our Client is an iconic Design Consulting brand, with long standing history and significant ambitions to scale their presence across Asia Pacific.

Role & Responsibilities:

Design Leadership

• Lead the conceptual and schematic design phases of landscape projects across a range of typologies (urban design, mixed-use, hospitality, residential, institutional, public realm).
• Oversee and guide the development of design documentation, ensuring clarity, creativity, and compliance with project requirements.
• Champion design excellence throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.

Project & Team Management

• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and clients to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Supervise and mentor junior designers and landscape architects to ensure professional growth and high team performance.
• Assist in resourcing, timelines, and fee management in collaboration with the Studio Director or Project Lead.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key point of contact for clients during the design process.
• Lead presentations, design reviews, and coordination meetings with confidence and professionalism.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.

Innovation & Strategy

• Stay current with global trends in landscape design, sustainability, climate resilience, and materials.
• Contribute to business development efforts including competitions, proposals, and marketing collateral.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure landscape design is integrated holistically into the built environment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of professional experience, including both hands-on and leadership roles in design-driven practices.
• Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality design work across various scales and typologies.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, and/or Lumion. BIM or Revit experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Vietnamese is an advantage.
• Registered or chartered status (if applicable) is preferred.

Due to an anticipated high volume of applicants, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.