Description

　　Being a Land Development Design Principal in a truly multi-disciplinary design firm requires a person who enjoys collaboration at all levels. Collaboration with the client, the architect, fellow landscape architects and engineers is just the beginning. Imagine your team including experts in wayfinding & environmental graphics, sustainability and regenerative design, an advanced digital visualization team, including AR/VR applications, and branding & experience design. This is an opportunity for collaboration at an unmatched level. As such, this is a unique position for a unique individual. The ideal Design Principal will enjoy the business development hunt as well as project execution. You’ll demonstrate and engage in constant communication, both verbal and graphic with all levels of clients and staff. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a broad array of project types and all phases of design—from planning to design review, to field work.

　　As one of the nation’s most progressive design firms, Little is seeking a Design Principal who can continually elevate the quality of our work in our Land Development Studio through positive leadership, a collaborative work style, a love for business development and deep design expertise. This high-impact position works with a multidisciplinary team while leading the design of a wide range of project types and is responsible for business development, client interaction, identifying challenges, crafting ideas and executing solutions that elevate our client’s performance.

　　A candidate we’ll love:

　　Business Development. You are active in the local developer realm and enjoy being the salesperson.

　　Design leadership. A talented designer and creative problem solver with deep experience designing projects across multiple project types.

　　Industry Thought Leader. A Landscape Architect with active involvement in industry-related organizations and/or recognition of award-winning designs

　　Sustainable & Future-Thinker. Someone knowledgeable of and passionate about sustainable and regenerative design strategies and implementation

　　Research Proficiencies. You are comfortable with complex client research, benchmarking, and synthesis of qualitative and quantitative data to support an executive-level business decision, narrative, or conclusions

　　Team Leader. A leader who is a champion for others and builds followership through empathetic listening, genuine care, and collaboration

　　Great Communicator. Someone who can simplify complex ideas and articulate them in a way that people understand; in turn, you also listen to understand.

　　Active Mentor. A teacher/mentor who can lead design while working with and developing the talents of others

　　Continuous Learner. Someone who has knowledge of the latest design trends and technologies including working knowledge of the latest design software

　　Culture Builder. Someone who knows how to have fun, can be fun to work with and who wants to have a meaningful impact.

　　A position you’ll love:

　　Elevating Performance. A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference leading design in our Land Development Studio, partnering with our clients and project teams

　　Contributing to Strategic Growth. Reputable track record building and sustaining relationships with client executives and developing and winning business opportunities in multiple industries

　　Achieving Visibility. Exposure to thought leadership opportunities that uncover breakthrough ideas

　　Enhancing Design Culture. The chance to help shape the evolution of design within our firm by collaborating with Design Principals and Design Partners across our entire office footprint

　　Collaborating Across Disciplines. A diversely talented design firm highly ranked in the US with the backing of diverse in-house resources.

　　Why Little:

　　Little is a place where you’ll surround yourself with colleagues who have different areas of expertise, are from different cultures and generations, and embody different talents, experiences, and passions. In fact, if you ask our employees what keeps them excited about coming to work each day, you’ll hear that it’s the people. It’s also our culture and the chance to be part of creating a better future through our work. We embrace a culture of teaching and learning through cross-mentoring that spans generations, disciplines, talents, and interests and we strive to give each person exposure to the widest possible array of experiences. We care intensely about our clients and each other, and we do our best to spark a spirit of creativity and excitement in everyone around us.

　　Want to know what’s it’s like to work at Little? Check out our video! https://vimeo.com/851727160/a5897aa234

　　To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your letter of interest, resume, and portfolio for review.

　　At Little, we prioritize diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, Little prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Little is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected] or a member of our HR Team.

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