About this opportunity
Archinect lists this Principal Landscape Architect opportunity in miami, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About the opportunity
We are retained by a highly regarded boutique landscape architecture studio to find their inaugural Miami Principal. This is a confidential search.
The firm is opening its Miami office as the first step in a multi-city expansion. The Principal will be the founding leader of that office — responsible for winning work, leading design, building the team, and shaping the culture. For the right person, this role carries a genuine, structured path to firm partnership directly tied to the growth they drive.
Key responsibilities
Generate and win new work across the Miami and broader South Florida market
Bring existing client relationships and cultivate new ones with developers, architects, municipalities, and referral partners
Lead proposals, fee negotiations, and contract scoping
Set and uphold design vision and quality across all Miami projects, from concept through construction documentation
Oversee day-to-day office operations — workload, staffing, and resourcing
Mentor and develop junior designers, building a high-performance team as the office scales
Partner with firm leadership on hiring, strategy, and future expansion
Required qualifications
Licensed Landscape Architect (PLA) — Florida licensure or ability to obtain promptly
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited programme
Demonstrated success in business development with an existing book of clients and relationships
Portfolio strength in luxury residential and/or hospitality
Proven experience leading design across the full project lifecycle
Track record of mentoring and developing staff
Deep knowledge of South Florida's market, climate, plant palettes, and regulatory environment
Strong command of grading, drainage, hardscape, planting design, and construction documentation
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite
Preferred qualifications
Established network across South Florida, East Coast, Caribbean, or Latin America
Experience building or leading a studio or office
Exposure to multifamily, commercial, or institutional sectors
Proficiency in SketchUp, Rhino, or GIS
Financial acumen around project profitability and office operations
What's on offer
$180,000–$200,000 base salary depending on experience
Performance bonus tied to business development
A genuine, structured path to firm partnership
Full autonomy to lead, hire, and shape the Miami office from day one
The agility and culture of a boutique studio — with the ambition of a firm on the rise
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Worksite address
miami, FL, 33222, US
Who can apply
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