Senior Landscape Designer Full-time

About the role

THH Landscape is the landscape design and architecture division of This Humid House, a botanical design studio founded in Singapore in 2017. THH Landscape desires to be a leading voice in the field and is rooted in the storytelling potential of plants and flowers. Their practice is shaped by landscape traditions of the world and their deeply contextual and culturally engaged approach continues the enduring conversation between humankind and nature.

The Senior Landscape Designer is responsible for leading the design team in preparing accurate, highly creative landscape design solutions to suit a variety of project scales and typologies as well as client preferences. The primary focus is on delivering design solutions that are conceptually grounded, thoughtful, sophisticated, highly desirable, ecologically conscious, and adeptly balance the immediate and long-term needs of clients. This individual must also be able to structure and then close profitable sales opportunities in a timely fashion while providing the ultimate client experience through a relationship of trust and effective communication.

This role reports to the Landscape Design Director on a day-to-day basis, and works closely with the Creative Director.

**Responsibilities**:
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to
- Effectively uncover client needs and communicate compelling cost-effective design solutions through beautiful, thoughtfully considered design proposals and visualisations
- Perform thorough studies of each site to have a comprehensive understanding of its conditions, from sun exposure, drainage, site access, etc
- Maintain a knowledge base of soft-scape inventory that is available and make sophisticated choices
- Accurately prepare construction drawings with excellent details
- Conduct efficient tender process
- Sell profitable design/build proposals that meet or exceed sales goals
- Grow client base with a focus on relationships exceeding expectations

**Result**

THH Landscape is recognised as the most highly creative yet practical Landscape Architecture studio in Singapore delivering extraordinary work in a timely fashion that meets our client's budget and expectations.

**Metrics to Measure Results**

Success in this position will be measured by
- Performance Review Score - for design creativity, quality and accuracy
- Company customer relations management - for days spent in progress for design efficiency
- Client Reviews - for delivering on brand promise, expectations, and ability to problem solve
- Project Cost Report - for the consistent delivery of buildable projects with complete and accurate information
- Customer Review Score - Meeting 5/5 stars on regular client surveys to public (online) profiles

**Detailed Overview of Responsibilities**
- 1. Effectively uncover client needs and provide compelling solutions_
- Maintain effective use of design questionnaire
- Meet with clients to understand objectives, needs, wants and wishes
- Communicate with highly effective questions and problem-solving skills
- Provide alternate solutions where required, and be open to client preferences
- Maintain the use of practical, buildable solutions
- Periodically assist with the sale of the final project
- 2. Thoroughly perform site inventories_
- Visit sites to measure existing buildings, features, grades and elevations, and other critical dimensions.
- Accurately identify all existing plant material
- Utilise lot plans, surveys, and interactive online mapping resources to collect additional property information.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of building regulations, code, and bylaws
- Prepare base plans with all relevant information
- 3. Efficiently create uniquely desirable, artistic and inspirational landscape designs_
- Demonstrate a natural ability to hand sketch conceptual plans and hand renderings
- Produce artistic, creative, and attractive designs with appropriate layout and flow
- Consider highly value-engineered solutions, practical in nature where required
- Demonstrate strong time management and production efficiency throughout the creative process
- Confidently utilise all required technology and software to prepare final landscape drawings
- Effectively produce 3d renderings of construction details by hand or computer, as required
- Demonstrate a high level of diversity and flexibility in design style
- Show a natural interest in connecting living spaces within a rugged environment, using a variety of materials, textures, features and layout styles
- 4. Accurately prepare construction drawings and takeoffs_
- Prepare compelling conceptual plans for the budget, including alternate solutions
- Prepare highly detailed and accurate final construction plans, including site details, base plans, grading and drainage features, additional overlays such as lighting, etc.
- Prepare full planting plans with appropriate plant specifications
- Provide thorough quantity takeoffs for estimating
- Assist