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About Luckett & Farley

At Luckett & Farley, our firm’s vision is simple and enduring: Together, we bring joy to those we serve by design. Everything we do, how we hire, how we lead, how we deliver design to our clients, is measured against that standard. As a 100% employee-owned firm with roots stretching back to 1853, we operate across five market studios, Civic, Distilled Spirits, Higher Education, Hospitality & Corporate Commercial, and Industrial, from our home in Louisville, Kentucky.

Our hybrid, multi-disciplinary team brings architects, engineers, and designers into daily collaboration from across the country, producing award-winning solutions for clients who trust us to deliver design which supports their most ambitious visions.

As an employee-owner at Luckett & Farley, you don’t just work here. You have a stake in what we create together.

Role Summary

Luckett & Farley is seeking an inspiring Landscape Designer or Urban Planner to help our clients shape and build the natural and social environments in the communities we serve. As a designer within our multi-disciplinary firm, this individual will participate in a wide variety of project types, from master planning to construction documentation, requiring versatility, creativity, and close collaboration with architects, engineers, clients, and community stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Design Excellence & Technical Development (Design + Sustainability)

●     Conducts research to inform planning and landscape architectural projects.

●     Prepares plans, renderings, diagrams, exhibits, and character boards for master planning and site development projects.

●     Uses 3D modeling tools (SketchUp and Enscape) to produce accurate, compelling representations of outdoor spaces.

●     Develops and prepares documentation for master plans, site studies, and landscape design packages.

●     Creates construction documentation for site plans and development plans for agency approvals.

●     Maintains working knowledge of contemporary trends in landscape planning and design, construction techniques, irrigation systems, and civil, architectural, and structural principles, integrating them into aesthetically coordinated, well-resolved solutions.

Productivity & Continuous Improvement (Productivity)

●     Actively participates in and pursues continuing education, including CEUs, Lunch & Learns, trade organization involvement, and independent study.

●     Actively supports the strategic goals of the firm, departments, and managers, and understands how personal actions contribute to them.

Client & Project Delivery (Client + Productivity)

●     Develops and participates in community outreach, stakeholder visioning sessions, and workshops for data gathering and project communication.

●     Works with vendors to identify options for material selections, outdoor furnishings, structures, plantings, and equipment.

●     Conducts assigned aspects of the design scope on multiple projects, helping ensure on-time and under-budget completion.

●     Collaborates successfully with owners, user groups, vendors, suppliers, code authorities, and co-workers, including other engineering departments, architects, project managers, and administrative staff, to deliver high-quality, well-coordinated, and technically proficient design solutions.

Collaboration & Team Development (Employee)

●     Actively participates in project meetings during design activities; occasional travel involving day trips and overnight stays to out-of-town project locations is possible.

●     Works successfully within a multi-disciplined team environment across multiple projects, sometimes managing competing deadlines or milestone requirements.

●     Operates in a cross-functional capacity as workflow demands change, supporting other production requirements as part of a project team.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture and/or Urban Planning, Required

Experience: 2 to 5 years of professional experience, Preferred

Licensure: On track for licensure in Landscape Architecture or Urban Planning, Preferred

Software: Proficiency in Civil 3D and/or AutoCAD, Required

Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and 3D modeling in SketchUp and Enscape, Required

Technical Knowledge: Contemporary trends and principles of landscape planning and architecture, construction techniques, irrigation systems, civil engineering, and basic architectural/structural principles, Preferred

What We Offer

●     Employee stock ownership through Luckett & Farley’s 100% ESOP, you are an owner from day one.

●     A collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment where great work is recognized and rewarded.

●     Flexibility in how and where you work, with a strong culture of trust and accountability.

●     Opportunities to grow within a firm that invests in career development at every level.

●     Competitive compensation, professional development support, and a commitment to your long-term growth.

●     A firm with a 170+ year legacy of design excellence and a clear vision for its future.

Luckett & Farley is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.