Merritt Chase is currently seeking a Senior Landscape Architect with +/- 12 years of experience to join our team. We are looking for a thoughtful Landscape Architect who is collaborative, has excellent design sensibilities, and a strong technical background.
Candidates should have:
Interest in a variety of project types, scales, and phases of project development
Strong design skills and aesthetic sensibilities
Interest in working with diverse populations
Comfort with collaboration, idea generation, and design iteration
Clear, consistent, and thorough communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage complex urban public space projects
Construction Administration experience
Experience producing technical drawing sets
Rigorous attention to detail
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Rhino
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in landscape architecture
Landscape Architect license
Interest in landscapes and urban development across Middle America
The position will include a range of tasks including:
Designing landscapes that balance form, program, historic significance, storytelling, social and cultural identity, ecology, and infrastructure integration
Renderings including illustrative plans and perspectives
Diagrams including plans and perspectives that convey design intent
Preparation of client presentations
Preparation of construction documents
Construction Administration
Leading internal design teams
Managing external consultant teams
The ideal applicant will be located in our Indianapolis office. The starting salary range is $85,000 - $100,000.
Merritt Chase is a women-owned business and values a diverse workplace. We strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, people with disabilities, and members of ethnic minorities to apply. Merritt Chase is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and portfolio as a single PDF (under 10mb) to
info@merrittchase.com.