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Job description
About the Role
DTJ provides an ideal atmosphere for designers and leaders to excel within a collaborative environment. Leaders serve as a source of vision, bringing diverse backgrounds, market understanding, and enthusiasm for innovative and sustainable solutions. They are directly involved in all stages of the design process and are responsible for key aspects of DTJ’s practice. The most highly compensated leaders have a role in all three "legs of the stool": marketing, design, and business. This search focuses on a strong marketing role. The position is open to a Landscape Architect, Land Planner, or Business Development executive. The ideal candidate will be well‑versed in a combination of business development and a design discipline.
Qualifications
15-25 years of professional experience
Comprehensive expertise in business development, project design, and project delivery
Portfolio showcasing award‑winning built work, including projects beyond the Southeast or internationally
Demonstrated proficiency in client interaction and cultivation of new client relationships
Proven track record in business development initiatives
Extensive experience in studio leadership and professional mentorship
Passion for artistry and design creativity
Strong emphasis on organizational excellence
Relevant experience within one or more of DTJ’s core areas of focus is required
Demonstrated capability to lead and inspire design professionals
Role Expectations
Leads business development and marketing tasks, proposal and contract preparation, and client communication
Facilitates repeat work and expanding scope, with awareness of client business plans and how DTJ can service their next phase or project
Participates in client interviews, in‑person industry events, and social media
Participates in client prospecting in association with other associates or principals
Directly responsible for generating $1 million or more of new work annually; goal will increase over time
Leadership
Demonstrate DTJ’s core values, inspiring others in the Southeast region and across the firm
Devises new approaches to problems encountered
Writes and directs complex agreement scope and fees
Provides leadership to respective studio and administrative staff; focuses on project quality, profitability, and staff growth
Actively participates in marketing strategy and project pursuit for at least one market segment and/or location
Enthusiastically promotes and sustains DTJ Design’s culture
Business Management
Ensures successful project delivery across all projects involved
Monitors financial performance of all projects; participates in course‑correction strategies to ensure adequate profitability
Leads the landscape architecture / land planning practice in the Southeast region, mentors staff, and assists in staff development
Forecasts project volume and staffing needs, including overseeing staff utilization and participating in strategic hires
Sets direction and vision for the Southeast region
Creative Opportunity
Hands‑on, blank‑page design and planning leadership of projects
Strategic design and client relationship management
Upholds DTJ’s design quality and project type expectations
Interfaces with client, participates in marketing tasks, contract preparation, and client relations
Promotes and expands DTJ’s brand through speaking, publishing, and participating in professional organizations
Choreographs creative solutions in all aspects of DTJ’s practice
Benefits
Competitive compensation with an excellent leadership benefit package
Flexible work hours
Profit sharing, matching 401(k), unlimited PTO, sick leave, and seven paid holidays
Fun, connecting, and great work environment
Work hard/laugh hard culture with social gatherings and team events
Community giving through a company‑wide Habitat for Humanity program
Exciting career opportunities with a multidisciplinary firm and great advancement prospects
Application Requirements
All applicants must submit a portfolio to be considered for this role
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Worksite address
atlanta, GA, 30383, US
Who can apply
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