About the Role
HOK's New York office is seeking a Landscape Architect to join our growing Planning practice. This individual will work on and lead a full range of assignments in the delivery of all project phases and construction administration, and may scope work and develop project approach and work plans for support projects.
Responsibilities
- Designs, reviews, and guides planning projects, supporting internal team members and consultants.
- Designs and manages landscape architecture projects.
- Develops, modifies, and reviews drawings for landscape architecture projects.
- Demonstrates creative thinking abilities and contributes to Firmwide design excellence and problem solving.
- Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
- Demonstrates understanding of the relationship between design and constructability.
- Participates in managing client relationships.
- Assures HOK document standards are met and archives documents appropriately.
- Assists in preparation of proposals; participates in interviews and public presentations.
- Understands intra-company agreements, contracts, and deliverables and assures HOK standards for project management are met.
- May mentor and direct the work of staff.
- Proactively engages staff and provides opportunities for development.
- Actively promotes collaborative and innovative culture.
- Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or architecture plus 10 years’ experience; or equivalent in appropriate education and experience required.
- Master’s degree in landscape architecture or urban design may also be required.
- Registration with current license required.
- LEED credential required within 12 months of employment.
- Application must include both resume and portfolio (or portfolio link).
Skills
- Landscape Architecture
- Urban Design
- Integrated Sustainable Design
- Design Excellence
- Problem Solving
- Client Relationship Management
- Project Management
- Collaboration
- Innovation
Location
- Midtown NYC
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 10 years experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $80,000 to $100,000
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
- Minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Free mental wellness resources
- Life and AD&D coverage
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave
- Fertility coverage
- Matching contributions to 401(K) plan
- Financial support and study prep for licensure exams
- CEU credit opportunities
- Mentorship programs
- Paid professional memberships
About the Company
- HOK marked its 70th anniversary in 2025, and we continue to be a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers committed to tackling the critical challenges of our time.
- Our mission is simple yet powerful: improve lives, serve our clients, and heal the planet.
- At HOK, design excellence thrives at the intersection of art and science-where creativity meets purpose.
- Explore some of our recent work in the HOK 2026 Design Annual and see how we're shaping the future of design.
Equal Opportunity
- HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.
