Landscape Designer

The Landscape Designer will be responsible for developing creative, functional, and sustainable landscape designs for residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use developments. The role involves translating project concepts into detailed landscape drawings, coordinating with architects and consultants, and supporting projects through design development and execution.

Key Responsibilities

Landscape Design

• Develop landscape concepts, layouts, and detailed designs for luxury residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use projects.
• Prepare landscape master plans, planting plans, hardscape layouts, irrigation concepts, and outdoor space designs.
• Develop design concepts aligned with project vision, architectural character, and environmental requirements.
• Select appropriate plants, trees, shrubs, groundcovers, hardscape materials, street furniture, lighting, and landscape features.
• Prepare mood boards, material palettes, sketches, and design presentations.

Technical Documentation

• Review detailed landscape drawings, plans, elevations, sections, details, and construction documentation.
• Develop planting schedules, material schedules, and landscape specifications.
• Ensure drawings comply with relevant design standards, authority requirements, and project specifications.
• Review shop drawings, material submissions, samples, and technical submittals.
• Coordinate landscape drawings with architectural, structural, MEP, infrastructure, irrigation, and lighting designs.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate with architects, consultants, engineers, contractors, and internal development teams.
• Participate in design coordination meetings and provide landscape design inputs.
• Identify design clashes and propose practical solutions.
• Support the Senior Landscape Designer / Design Manager throughout the project lifecycle.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors to ensure design intent is maintained.

Site & Execution Support

• Conduct site visits to monitor landscape works against approved designs and specifications.
• Review workmanship, materials, planting, hardscape installation, and landscape finishes.
• Assist with resolving site-related design and technical issues.
• Review mock-ups and material samples before implementation.
• Support snagging and completion inspections.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Typically 8-12 years of relevant experience in landscape design.
• Experience within real estate development, architecture, landscape consultancy, or construction is preferred.
• UAE/GCC project experience is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• AutoCAD – advanced proficiency.
• SketchUp / 3D modelling software – proficient.
• Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator / InDesign – proficient.
• Experience with Lumion, Enscape, 3ds Max, Rhino, Revit, or similar software is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of landscape materials, planting, irrigation, hardscape, and outdoor lighting.
• Ability to produce detailed technical drawings and presentation-quality design packages.