Urban Designer/Landscape Architecture Design Leader

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Our award-winning urban design, landscape architecture, and planning practice is seeking Urban Designer or Landscape Architecture Design Leader who has a passion for working on complex civic-focused projects. This role is to be based in Cleveland or Columbus, OH. 

A key quality of a candidate will be their ability to bring design leadership and foster a culture of design to an established design practice and a diverse set of internal and external collaborators. The successful candidate will work on local projects as we as well as projects in other locales across the country. Regardless of project location, the successful candidate must be a strategic thinker, drive a design process, possess excellent communication and organizational skills, and have a willingness and excitement to collaborate with partners across AECOM’s multi-disciplinary platform.

The successful candidate will understand the value of leveraging the design platform that AECOM offers, which is access and collaboration with industry leading designers and technical experts in nearly every design and engineering field. The current and near-term projects that this position would support will be transformational to the communities in which they exist.

Internally, this position will provide the opportunity to serve as an integral part of a planning and design practice that includes planners, landscape architects, architects, interior designers, engineers, and business development professionals. The position will require the ability to present and clearly articulate design visions, concepts, internally and externally, as a function of facilitating the overall design process for complex multi-layered design problems and solutions.

Minimum Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in of Landscape Architecture or Urban Design + 6 years of relevant professional design experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional landscape architecture license within the US

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in landscape architecture or urban design
• Licensed Landscape Architect in Ohio (within 6 months of hire)  
• Ten plus years of relevant professional design experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Proficiency in Autocad, Adobe Creative Suite, and at least one of the following 3D modeling and rendering platforms (revit, rhino, sketchup)
• Support the further development of a design studio culture
• Collaborator & Integrator
• Minimum of 5 years of applicable design leadership experience.
• Project leadership experience
• Professional licensure within the state of Ohio
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, SketchUp, AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Proficiency in creating hand sketches for the purpose of facilitating design workshops and quickly communicating design ideas.
• Familiarity with and past participation with business development activities such as marketing, proposals and client development.
• Excellent internal and external communication of design vision
• Excellent written communication, quantitative analysis, graphic design, urban design, presenting, and critical thinking skills.
• Non-mandatory participation in civic-minded organizations
• Evidence of third-party recognition of your work or projects you have played a significant role in, e.g., ASLA, AIA, design awards and/or publications and presentations with a focus on design

• Sponsorship is not available for this role 

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.