Planning - Sr Landscape Design Professional

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.

Application must include resume and portfolio (or portfolio link). Our New York studio is currently seeking a Sr. Landscape Design Professional to join our growing Planning practice. The individual in this role coordinates and/or undertakes the planning development, production and delivery of projects, as a member of the project design team or on their own projects. Assignments require independent action and decision making as well as the ability to supervise others.

Responsibilities

• Develops, modifies, and reviews planning documents according to established standards.
• Works on a full range of assignments in the delivery of all project phases and construction administration.
• Develops, modifies and reviews master plan reports, construction documents and specifications.
• Develops solutions to technical and design problems following established standards.
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Displays ability to create design concepts and expresses graphically.
• Compiles data and performs elementary design computations.
• Performs benchmarking research on programming, comparable projects and images.
• Assures HOK document standards are met and archives documents appropriately.
• May assist team in construction administration document management.
• Reads and understands Agreements to Work within budget, schedule, work plan and client constraints.
• May mentor and direct the work of intern staff.
• Actively promotes collaborative and innovative culture.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or architecture plus 8+ years’ experience required.
• Master’s degree in landscape architecture or urban design may also be required.
• LEED credential required within 6 months of employment.

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education and location. The reasonably expected range for this position is $85,000 to $115,000. Other compensation may include a discretionary bonus.

This is a hybrid position that requires employees to come into our Midtown NYC office 3 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 both personal and professional growth through every stage of life. At HOK you’ll have 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. HOK offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage and short and long-term disability benefits. HOK supports your growing family by offering 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage. HOK helps to fund your future financial needs with matching contributions to our 401(K) plan which includes a well-rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning.

Wherever you are in your career, HOK provides opportunities to learn, develop and utilize your skills. Continued learning is promoted through financial support and study prep 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.