Director of Urban Design

Job Description

Director of Urban Design

About Bayview :

Bayview's mission is to meaningfully contribute to social and environmental wellbeing through industry-leading landscape architecture. We create landscapes that foreground ecological stewardship and design excellence. Our tight-knit team works to understand our clients’ goals and aspirations, creating unique, award-winning outdoor environments that add value to people’s lives.

Our Culture :

Our office fosters a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion—a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We believe in open communication, aligning understanding and goals. We conduct biannual performance reviews, quarterly informal check-ins, and a general open-door policy. We also enjoy monthly team-building activities, from birthday lunches to field trips.

Impact Description : What happens when the right person succeeds in this role?

• 1 month milestone : You'll have completed our onboarding process, becoming familiar with the tools, software, and systems we use. After an intensive week with our Principal, you'll have a clear understanding of the firm's history, collaborators, and open projects. You'll also begin check-ins with Project Managers and design staff, understanding their working styles and project status.
• 3 months : You'll have established relationships with key clients and collaborators in the urban, commercial, and community sectors and contributed to filling the pipeline with new business opportunities. Your implementation of new systems will have improved design workflows and efficiency. You will be actively managing the design team's workload and project pipeline for commercial and public projects. Your leadership will have streamlined design reviews, freeing up the Principal’s time for high-level business development and strategic planning.
• 6 months : You'll be an indispensable part of our leadership team, overseeing design quality and technical standards for a significant portion of our project portfolio. Your mentorship will have fostered noticeable growth in junior staff. You will have successfully led the firm's efforts on key proposals, resulting in new projects. You'll be actively representing the firm as a design leader at industry events, enhancing our reputation for design excellence and innovation.

Job Responsibilities :

Core Strategic & Operational Responsibilities :

Business Development :

Communication & Coordination :

Time & Resource Management :

Professional Development & Firm Contribution :

Qualifications :

Education : MLA is required.

Experience : 12+ years of professional experience.

Licensure : Licensed Landscape Architect in the State of New York is mandatory. Other states beneficial.

Technical Skills :

Soft Skills / Competencies : Strong leadership, strategic thinking, mentorship, problem-solving, communication skills, and local networking acumen. Confident with financial analysis and projections.

Physical Demands / Work Environment : Hybrid (1 day remote / week). Frequent site visits are required, which may involve overnight travel to areas like Long Island and the Hamptons. A driver's license is mandatory. Transportation may rely on a car-sharing program or mileage reimbursement.

Compensation :

The salary range for this position is $120,000-$145,000 USD.

To Apply :

We are currently accepting resumes and portfolios (link or PDF) on a rolling basis. Please include a cover letter and salary expectation. Send your application to jobs@bayviewla.com with the subject line : "Director of Urban Design : Your Name."

Bayview Landscape Architecture is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply.