Seeking a talented Associate with a passion for great public space, thriving cities and regenerative design to join our Sydney team.
The Practice
ASPECT Studios is a purpose orientated, design led landscape architecture and urban design practice. With operations across Australia, Asia, the UK and the Middle East, our studios believe in the power of design to deliver projects which challenge and delight whilst enhancing the lives of people and natural systems in an enduring way.
Our Sydney Studio
Our team believes in the importance of creating a studio environment where an openness to new ideas and collaboration sits in partnership with deep knowledge and expertise. At ASPECT Studios, we’re proud of our supportive, inclusive, and creative workplace culture. We invest in our people and provide the tools and environment to help you thrive.
We’re looking for like-minded individuals who will contribute to our culture and help shape the future of our practice.
Read more about our Sydney studio here.
About You
We are seeking a degree qualified, experienced Landscape Architect, Urban Designer or Architect with 8+ years’ experience to join our senior team in the Sydney Studio, to lead and contribute to a selection of unique projects.
Providing supportive mentorship and guidance to junior designers and direct reports, you will hit the ground running and contribute meaningfully to projects that matter – to the community, to the environment, and to the planet.
The successful Associate will have experience in:
- Managing projects of a range of scales, from concept design and master planning to contract documentation and administration,
- Assisting with development of submissions and proposals, and contributing to preparation of project related design strategy,
- Supervising junior staff and direct reports, providing mentorship and delegation of responsibilities as they grow their skills and deliver on projects,
- Enforcing design quality, including reviewing work completed by team reports,
- Preparing high quality documentation and confidently presenting to external client groups on project related matters, and
- Assisting with the sourcing of new clients and prominent challenging projects for the studio.
Our Offering
As an ASPECT team member, you’ll have access to:
- Generous paid parental leave and purchased leave programs,
- Reimbursement support for your industry membership fees,
- MAPS Days + Volunteering - up to 4x paid days per year to explore a passion project or aligned interest, or volunteer for a Purpose-aligned not-for-profit,
- Ongoing professional development in a teaching and learning environment,
- Opportunities to work on iconic local and international projects, and
- A pet friendly studio!
Visit our Careers page for a full list of employee benefits.
How to apply
Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV and portfolio, outlining how your experience aligns with the role and ASPECT Studios.
Not sure you meet all the criteria? We encourage you to apply as we value passion and potential.
Please note: Only applications from Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or long-term visa holders can be considered at this time.
We are not currently accepting referrals from recruitment agencies
