Planning - Sr Landscape Architect

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.

HOK’s New York office is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to join our growing Planning practice. This individual will participate in all phases of large-scale projects for a variety of clients, and must be capable of selling and delivering a range of services in a variety of client situations.

Application must include both resume and portfolio (or portfolio link).

• Designs and manages planning projects, guides internal teams and consultants towards firmwide design excellence and problem solving.
• Designs and manages landscape architecture projects.
• Responsible for the design quality of work.
• Develops solutions to design problems.
• Originates and develops creative design concepts and the design documents during the design development phase.
• Demonstrates creative thinking abilities and contributes to firmwide design excellence and problem solving.
• Follows a holistic and integrated approach to design focusing on creating high performing sustainable solutions.
• Responsible for conceptual design excellence; initiates project design and idea discussions.
• Responsible for promoting and maintaining HOK’s design reputation.
• Effectively listens and responds to client goals and offers excellent solutions and service.
• Maintains strong communication and relations with other HOK practices and resources.
• Continually contributes to the upgrade of the design process, working collaboratively with designers from other disciplines.
• Designs, develops, modifies and reviews drawings for landscape architecture projects.
• Demonstrates reliable understanding of the relationship between design and constructability.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals; participates in interviews and public presentations.
• Participates in marketing and business development opportunities.
• Identifies new business opportunities while developing current client relationships.
• Oversees design team or less experienced designers to ensure design intent.
• Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff and may participate in professional development reviews.
• Participates in interviews and the recruiting of professional staff.
• Proactively engages staff and provides opportunities for development.
• Actively promotes collaborative and innovative culture.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or architecture plus 13 years’ experience; or equivalent in appropriate education and experience required. Master’s degree in landscape architecture may also be required.
• Registration with current license required.
• LEED credential required within 12 months of employment.

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education and location. The reasonably expected range for this position is $90,000 to $130,000. Other compensation may include a discretionary bonus.

This is a hybrid position that requires employees to come into our Midtown NYC office three days a week. Any applicants residing outside the NYC metropolitan area must be willing and able to cover the costs to move to the NYC metropolitan area should they be offered and accept the position.

Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the required and preferred software & skills for details.

HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting personal and professional growth through every stage of life. HOK offers a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays) and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash-out option. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; free mental wellness resources; life and AD&D coverage; and short and long-term disability benefits.

Parental leave is 4 weeks and fertility coverage is available. HOK matches contributions to a 401(k) plan and offers free guidance on retirement planning.

From entry to senior level, HOK provides opportunities to learn, develop, and apply skills. Continued learning is promoted through financial support for licensure exams, CEU credit opportunities, mentorship programs, and paid professional memberships. To learn more about designing your career with HOK, explore our current job openings.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.