Landscape Designer – Nashville

Landscape Designer - Nashville

Are you a landscape architect passionate about creating vibrant, resilient urban environments? Do you want to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact through landscape architecture? Hawkins Partners, Inc., a leading landscape architecture and urban design firm in Nashville, is seeking a talented professional to join our award-winning team.

For over 35 years, Hawkins Partners has been at the forefront of landscape architecture, creating spaces that connect people to their communities. Our portfolio spans mixed-use developments, public spaces, and sustainable site projects across the Midwest and Southeast. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a candidate with 3-5 years of landscape architectural experience to help us push the boundaries of urban design and create lasting impact in rapidly evolving cities.

Nashville is our backyard, and we take pride in advocating and designing thoughtful places and spaces that have contributed to its growth over the past thirty-five years. Nashville offers a high quality of life and low tax environment (i.e., no state income tax). Within minutes to an hour’s drive, you can experience a wide range of exceptional outdoor environments for hiking, fly fishing, kayaking, and other outdoor activities. Nashville also offers an ever-growing urban experience with a high-quality walkable environment, entertainment, and restaurants.

At Hawkins Partners, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects that require critical thinking and make a real difference in how people experience urban spaces. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of urban landscapes, we want to hear from you.

JOB SUMMARY 

As a Landscape Architect with 3-5 years of experience, you will play a pivotal role in our team, bridging junior and senior levels. You’ll manage small to medium-sized urban projects from concept to construction, balancing hands-on design work with growing project management responsibilities. Collaborating across disciplines, you’ll craft innovative solutions for challenging urban environments while mentoring junior staff. This position offers opportunities to enhance both technical and interpersonal skills through client interactions and team collaboration. As a key team member, you’ll have the opportunity to significantly impact our projects and grow professionally in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage small to medium-sized urban landscape projects from concept through construction documentation and administration.

  • Develop and refine design concepts, including sketches, 3D models, and presentation materials

  • Perform construction administration duties, including site visits and contractor coordination

  • Participate in client meetings and presentations, effectively communicating design ideas

  • Contribute to the firm’s digital design workflow, utilizing and exploring new technologies and software

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program

  • 3-5  years of professional experience in landscape architecture, with a focus on urban projects.

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD or Vectorworks (within three months) and Adobe Creative Suite

  • Adept at developing digital 3D landscape architectural models (Within Rhino or Revit is preferred), including developing final renderings in Lumion or Enscape.

  • Solid understanding of landscape construction materials and methods

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Professional Landscape Architectural license or on track to obtain licensure within two years

  • Familiarity with the use of Revit to develop construction documentation

  • Horticulture knowledge and plant communities

  • Experience with community engagement and participatory design processes

  • Experience working with the application of AI platforms to landscape architecture.

FEATURED  BENEFITS

  • Competitive Salary commensurate with experience

  • Medical Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • 401k

  • Disability Insurance

  • Continuing Education Assistance

  • Annual HPI City Visit

  • Flexible Hybrid Work Policy

If you are interested in joining our team, please send a cover letter, resume, and digital portfolio with representative samples of your work that demonstrate the ability to meet the above expectations to k.copeland@hawkinspartners.com. Please do not mail hard copies or send links to portfolio websites.