Senior Landscape Designer

About the role

Secret Gardens LLC, a Dubai‑based luxury landscape design and build firm, is seeking a creative and experienced Senior Landscape Designer. You will lead design projects, mentor junior designers, and manage client relationships from concept through construction.

Key responsibilities

• Develop innovative landscape concepts for luxury residential and commercial projects, producing 2D layouts, 3D renders, CAD drawings and material selections.
• Lead, guide and review the work of other designers to ensure quality, accuracy and consistency.
• Meet with clients to understand requirements, present proposals, discuss revisions and maintain strong relationships throughout sales, design and construction phases.
• Coordinate with Operations and Construction teams to ensure designs are practical, feasible and implemented according to approved plans.
• Select appropriate plants, hardscape materials, outdoor furniture and finishes, and prepare project estimates in collaboration with the Operations team.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Landscape Design or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in landscape design‑build projects within the UAE, preferably luxury residential.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate a team of designers and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Fluent in Arabic and English; UAE driving licence and own vehicle preferred.

Required skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, Photoshop and Microsoft Office.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating landscape concepts, technical drawings, 3D visualisations and completed projects.
• Ability to interpret architectural plans, sketches and elevations to develop accurate 3D models and photorealistic renders.