Duke University Landscape Architect

Location

Durham, NC

At Duke University, we value thoughtful design, environmental stewardship, and the distinctive character of our campus. As the University Landscape Architect, you will play a central role in shaping and sustaining Duke’s outdoor environments—ensuring they reflect our historic context, climate commitments, and high standards of aesthetic quality. Reporting to the Director of Planning & Design, you will join the Office of Planning & Design, a multidisciplinary team with expertise in campus planning, architecture, landscape architecture, CAD, and GIS.

Together, you will guide the planning, design, and long-term stewardship of Duke’s campus landscape.

• Partner with campus user groups, departments, and leadership to understand needs and priorities for exterior campus spaces.
• Collaborate with consulting landscape architects, architects, civil and environmental engineers throughout all phases of planning and design for capital projects.
• Develop landscape design plans and oversee implementation of small-scale landscape improvement projects.
• Assist with the selection and coordination of planning and design consultants.
• Maintain and enforce Duke’s landscape design guidelines and standards.
• Ensure all site and landscape projects align with the University Master Plan.
• Support established working groups and committees related to project planning and design.
• Stay current with trends, pedagogy, and best practices in landscape architecture and campus planning.
• Prepare visual and written materials and present landscape-focused initiatives to Duke senior leadership, as needed.
• Perform related duties in support of campus planning and design initiatives.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Minimum of six years of relevant professional experience.
• Landscape Architecture licensure preferred.
• Higher education or campus environment experience preferred.