Landscape Design Architect

Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do

This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company’s locations: Atlantic Fields, set outside of Hobe Sound, Florida.

Atlantic Fields is seeking a Landscape Design Architect to join the Land Development Department.

In this role, you will work directly with the Architecture & Interior Design teams to assist our residential clients in the planning and design of planting, hardscape, outdoor living and exterior lighting/irrigation design for developer build homes. The Landscape Design Architect will also work with the project development team on amenity projects, streetscapes and other various landscape related projects, as well as, assist the Architectural Review Committee in assuring custom built homes adhere to the community design guidelines related to site and landscape requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide design support and advise on community members’ lot landscape design needs, and other property development needs.
• Establish and drive Discovery standards, best practices, and quality design.
• Coordinate Homebuyer Process between client and third-party Landscape Architects on site specific residential properties including plant materials, hardscapes, irrigation and landscape lighting.
• Ensure site specific plans meet all applicable local code requirements.
• Guide staff teams, members, consultants and builders with experience and helpful knowledge.
• Drawings in AutoCAD will be expected to support home buyer lot fits by way of lot-fit drawings including grading, existing tree, and view considerations.
• Lead landscape design and administration primarily for Homeowners lot design and support the land development team as required.
• Concept layouts to be provided for landscape construction, irrigation, lighting, hardscape, site walls, pools, BBQs, firepits, etc.
• Working knowledge of Photoshop, AutoCAD, Sketchup, and illustrative hand drawing skills is helpful.
• Generate punch lists of all job deficiencies on landscape installations.
• Keep the best interests of Atlantic Fields and Discovery at the forefront in every decision.
• Procore: Working knowledge or trainable using design and files management software.
• Monthly reports: Provide written and photo reports to Director of Design and Horticulturist on key issues such as lot design status, priority projects, member or development needs or questions.
• Other duties as assigned and associated with the performance of design and project management.

Architectural Review Committee (ARC): Assist the Architectural Review Committee with review of home lot designs submittals by other landscape architects hired by owners or builders.

Communication: The community goals and rules for neighborhood, construction, lots, and homes must be upheld with situational understanding, and effective tactful communication.

Design Guidelines: Understanding must be developed by reading and experiencing the results of the DGs, in order to enforce them with a broader vision of the club in mind.

Document review: The ability to quickly read and decipher submitted design documents and direct comments to solve them is a key skill for this role. Written comments: Execute concisely well-written review comments describing the issues that do not abide by TDGs, in the regular format consistently maintained by the ARC.

Site Observations and communication: Each lot may have builder challenges from time to time that require a “correction” decision to be made between ARC and HOA. Provide review and input.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years working experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from an accredited university or relevant project experience.
• Local climate and plant palette experience is very beneficial.
• Requires professional experience with single family residential lot landscape and grading design, commercial and/or amenity design experience.
• Basic computer skills should include the following programs; Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Procore.
• Specialized software including AutoCAD, Land F/X, Sketch-up, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Gain and maintain the members confidence and then be able to manage their expectations.
• Good administrative organization skills to help keep teams and stakeholders informed and supplied with the required data and information.
• Innovative and show initiative.
• Maintain a professional appearance and conduct with clients and staff at all times.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule as needed.
• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and a shift greater than eight (8) hours in length.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay or Wage Range
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Contribution
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Holiday Pay
• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
• Work-Family Culture

About Us

Atlantic Fields combines the elegance of “Old Florida” with a carefree ambiance. Atlantic Fields is settled in the heart of Hobe Sound, Florida, and will offer its members the convenience and fun South Florida has to offer, while maintaining the properties rich historic background. Atlantic Fields will offer an intimate community spanning 1,500 acres and is proud to offer its members a Tom Fazio golf course, ocean adventures, an equestrian facility, on-site restaurants, wellness facilities, and more Our employees use their personal talent, passion, and resources to meaningfully integrate with diverse cultures and communities to provide the highest level of guest service and be a part of creating memorable experiences. For more information about the project - please visit

Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. The mission of Discovery Land Company is to create one-of-a-kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world. For more information about our company – please visit