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Rivertown Landscapes

Senior Landscape Architect (5+ Years Experience) at Rivertown Landscapes

Rivertown Landscapes No longer available $75,000 - $95,000/year

Job Description

Rivertown Landscapes is an award winning, high end residential design build firm in West Michigan. We specialize in creating timeless, formal gardens and outdoor living spaces that blend beauty with precision. We're seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to lead design projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with builders, architects, and discerning clients.

About the Role

Lead the design process from concept through construction documentation.
Develop planting plans, hardscape layouts, and 3D visualizations.
Coordinate with project managers and construction teams to ensure design intent is executed flawlessly.
Guide clients through design decisions with clarity, diplomacy, and creativity.
Mentor junior designers and contribute to Rivertown's culture of excellence.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation.
Year round, full time work with premium projects.
Professional development and growth opportunities.
Collaborative, detail driven culture where craftsmanship and systems matter.
Benefits package including health coverage, IRA, and paid time off.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Landscape Architecture.
5+ years of professional design experience (residential preferred).
Proficiency in CAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Suite.
Strong horticultural knowledge, especially Zone 4-6 plantings.
Excellent communication and client facing skills.
Licensed Landscape Architect.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Health insurance
Paid time off

Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:
Landscape Architecture: 5 years (Preferred)
AutoCAD: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:
Landscape Architecture License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
Rockford, MI (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

$75k - $95k is fair for Landscape Architects nationally

National salary averages
$75k - $95k
↓ 16% vs typical senior-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$52k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $132k

Senior roles pay 62% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Limited

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Expertise pays off

Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

+4%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024