HIRING: SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/DESIGNER

JOE PERKINS DESIGN – COMPANY OVERVIEW

Joe Perkins Design is an award-winning landscape architecture and garden design practice based in East Sussex. We specialise in high-end private residential gardens, public landscapes and horticultural projects, creating distinctive places that respond to their setting, ecology and the people who use them.

Our work ranges from show gardens, exceptional private estates and Paragraph 84 projects to collaborations with organisations such as the National Trust and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Sustainability underpins everything we do, and we believe the best landscapes are those that are beautiful, resilient and rooted in their environment.

This is an opportunity to play a leading role within a small, collaborative studio working on some of the UK's most exciting and varied landscape projects, with genuine scope to

influence the future direction of the practice.

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Landscape Architect or Senior Landscape

Designer with a minimum of five years' professional experience to lead the design and

delivery of projects from concept through to completion.

This is a client-facing role requiring someone who is confident and has experience in

taking ownership of projects, building relationships with clients and consultants, and

mentoring junior members of the team. You will work closely with Joe and the wider

studio on a diverse portfolio of residential and public realm projects.

Unlike larger practices, you'll be closely involved in every stage of a project, from early

concept discussions and client presentations through to technical design, construction

and completion. This is an opportunity to have a genuine influence on both projects

and the future direction of the practice.

We are looking for someone who combines strong creative thinking with excellent

technical knowledge and shares our passion for sustainable, site-led design.

Based at our studio in Hove, East Sussex. Applicants should live within a reasonable

commuting distance or be willing to relocate. The role will also involve regular site visits

and client meetings so a full UK driving licence and car are essential (mileage expenses provided)

This is a hybrid role with core hours Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm. Tuesdays,

Wednesdays and Thursdays are dedicated studio days, with flexibility to work remotely

on Mondays and Fridays where appropriate. Regular studio presence is expected to

support collaboration, mentoring and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design development of projects from concept through to completion

• Work closely with Joe Perkins on creative direction and design reviews

• Produce high-quality drawings, presentations, reports, and technical information using Vectorworks Landmark

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout project delivery

• Undertake site visits and represent the studio professionally

• Ensure design intent is maintained through construction stages

• Contribute to the smooth running and continuous improvement of studio processes

• Support wider studio activity including knowledge sharing and design development

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in landscape architecture or garden design

• Exceptional proficiency in Vectorworks Landmark (essential)

• Strong conceptual design ability and technical delivery skills

• Confident communicator, comfortable presenting to clients and teams

• Strong plant knowledge and sensitivity to materials and detail

• Experience working on high-end residential or design-led projects

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Google Workspace

• Degree in Landscape Architecture or equivalent

What We Offer

• A senior role with genuine design influence and project leadership

• Close collaboration with an award-winning design studio

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, design-led projects

• A supportive, flexible working environment

• Space to develop creatively and professionally within the studio

We are committed to high-quality design, thoughtful collaboration, and meaningful landscapes that make a lasting impact.

To apply, please send your CV, cover letter, and portfolio to: studio@joeperkinsdesign.com