Senior Landscape Designer - Project Lead (12 months fixed …, Melbourne

About us ASPECT Studios is a purpose orientated, design led landscape architecture and urban design practice. With operations across Australia, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, our studios believe in the power of design to positively change people’s behaviour and lives, the environment, and the planet. The Melbourne studio sits within the heart of the Melbourne CBD, surrounded by the active life of the city, laneway culture and great transport links. Our studio is in a tall modernist building, with light on three sides, lots of greenery within and outstanding views over Melbourne central laneway precinct. We’re looking for like-minded individuals who will contribute to our culture and help shape the future of our practice. Read more about Melbourne studio here: We offer a highly collaborative environment with opportunities for hands‑on mentorship and learning. Our team believes in the importance of creating a studio environment where an openness to new ideas and collaboration sits in partnership with deep knowledge and expertise. The Role This is a 12-month Parental Leave contract opportunity for an experienced senior designer and project lead to join a well‑established team and contribute to a variety of exciting high‑profile projects whilst developing their professional practice alongside industry leading designers and mentors. You will play a key role in the leadership of projects, delivering innovative and fresh design outcomes whilst leading project teams and shaping a lasting studio culture.
- Run projects and teams confidently, with strong foundational knowledge of best practice project management;
- Coordinate consultants, manage client relationships, and mentor others in the process;
- Bring a deep understanding of project life‑cycles across a diverse range of scales and typologies – you’ll be confident managing projects from concept design all the way through to construction;
- Contribute to project design strategy;
- Supervise early career designers, ensuring design quality as they grow their skills;
- Prepare high quality documentation and confidently present to external client groups; and
- Drive regenerative design outcomes in all that we do. About You Successful candidates will be design‑focused with experience in a range of project typologies and scale. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to an exciting range of projects as part of a supportive team environment. We’re looking for candidates with the following skills and qualities:
- Minimum 6+ years’ experience in delivering landscape projects of varying scale from concept through to detailed design;
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills with ability to engage at all level, internally and externally
- Passionate about design innovation and the world around us
- Proactive, a good team player, and thrive on collaboration within an open workplace culture
- Strong design and hand drawing skills, and fast‑paced three‑dimensional exploration
- Lumion, VRay, Grasshopper and AutoCAD are all highly desirable.
- Degree qualification(s) in Landscape Architecture, Architecture or Urban Design
- Current Australian working rights (visa holders must have a minimum of 2 years working rights). Our workplace culture is extremely supportive, creative, and driven, so you can rest assured that your workmates will have your back and will help you to succeed in the role. We embrace diversity, foster professional development, and will provide you with the tools and environment you need to thrive. Some of the benefits you'll enjoy as an ASPECT staff member include:
- Generous paid parental leave and purchased leave programs,
- Reimbursement support for your industry membership fees,
- Volunteering
- up to 2x paid days per year to volunteer for a Purpose-aligned not-for-profit,
- MAPS Days – up to 4x paid days per year to explore a passion project or aligned interest,
- Ongoing professional development in a teaching and learning environment,
- Opportunities to work on iconic local and international projects, and
- A pet friendly studio! Visit ourCareers pagefor a full list of employee benefits: How to apply Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV and portfolio, outlining how your experience aligns with the role and ASPECT Studios. Not sure you meet all the criteria? We encourage you to apply as we value passion and potential. Please note: Only applications from Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or long-term visa holders can be considered at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rvnsk