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Fletcher Studio is an award-winning landscape architecture and urban design collaborative, based in San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood. We create sustainable open spaces and public places and bring meaning and delight into day-to-day life through the design process. We engage the imagination and creativity of clients, neighbors, and specialists, while simultaneously integrating this knowledge into rigorous and responsible solutions. Our parks, streetscapes and habitats are enduring places that are strengthened by the collective investment of everyone involved.
We’re an agile, close-knit team working to create satisfying and sustainable landscapes, urban spaces, and living infrastructures. We believe design matters, and that people deserve to find value, meaning, and possibility in the places they encounter and occupy. We work with city makers, communities, and other visionaries to realize evocative and appropriate concepts, designed and constructed to ensure social vitality and integrity. We leverage technology to work faster and smarter—people, ideas, and culture drive our process.
From biologists and foresters to musicians and neighbors, we collaborate with a host of innovative partners to skillfully integrate sustainable infrastructure and meaningful experiences into enduring, evolving spaces. Along with these partners, our studio brings a wide array of experience ranging across science, design, art, horticulture, construction, and politics. Collectively, we’re able to distill complex spatial analysis into high-functioning built environments that connect communities to places through inclusion, delight, and recognition of their capacity to best steward the places and objects we design.
We offer comprehensive professional services in landscape architecture, urban design and environmental planning, our current projects include public open space, urban masterplanning and streetscapes, civic plazas, and landscapes for multi-family housing projects. Our studio is inclusive and supportive. We strive to maintain a spirit of collaboration amongst ourselves, our consultants, and our clients, where everyone is inspired to solve complex design problems while having fun. Our office culture is lively, and a sense of humor is built into our work.
We’re looking for…
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Fletcher Studio seeks a mid-level landscape architect to lead projects ranging from public open spaces, urban streetscapes, civic plazas, multi-family housing, and urban master planning. As project lead/mid-level landscape architect, you’ll work closely with Studio Principals to develop and implement design objectives, manage design staff, and coordinate with consultants and clients while maintaining these essential relationships.
Fletcher Studio is located along the 3rd Street corridor in the Dopatch Neighborhood of San Francisco. We are an agile, close-knit team working to create conceptually rich and sustainable landscapes, urban spaces, and living infrastructures. We believe design matters, and that people deserve to find value, meaning, and possibility in the places they encounter and occupy. We work with city makers, communities, and other visionaries to realize evocative and appropriate concepts, designed and constructed to ensure social vitality and integrity. We leverage technology to work faster and smarter—people, ideas, and culture drive our process. Our small studio offers opportunities for leadership and mentorship.
About the role:As a landscape architect at Fletcher Studio, you will lead the design process on a variety of projects, from conceptual development to detailed construction documentation. You will be a design leader, working closely with both junior and senior team members to create compelling landscapes that balance creativity, sustainability, and functionality. You will guide project teams, mentor emerging designers, and contribute to the studio’s design vision and culture.
In the first three months you will:
Develop innovative and contextually responsive design concepts that align with client goals and project requirements.
Contribute to all phases of design, from initial concept, construction documentation, and construction administration.
Manage multiple projects concurrently, balancing creative vision with practical considerations such as budget, timeline, and constructability.
Engage directly with clients, stakeholders, and community members to present design ideas, gather feedback, and build consensus.
Conduct site analysis and research to inform design decisions, including ecological, cultural, and technical aspects.
Over time you will:
Mentor junior and mid-level designers, providing guidance, feedback, and fostering professional growth.
Contribute significantly to the design direction of projects of varying complexity and scale.
Promote a collaborative and innovative team environment, encouraging design excellence.
Identify and create training resources for staff to continually elevate and innovate through design at Fletcher Studio.
QualificationsMLA, BLA, BSLA, MArch or BArch required.
7 to 10 years of experience in a professional landscape architecture setting, with a strong portfolio showcasing design leadership on built projects.
Licensed Landscape Architect or actively pursuing licensure.
Exceptional graphic communication skills, with the ability to articulate design ideas through hand sketches, 3D renderings, diagrams, and presentation materials.
Excellent 3D and 2D design skills with proficiency in AutoCAD, Sketchup, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Proven ability to lead and manage project teams, ensuring high-quality design outcomes and adherence to schedules and budgets.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in client presentations and community engagement.
Knowledge of CA plant materials appreciated.
CompensationThe salary range for this full time position will be commensurate with the candidate's experience with a competitive benefits package of Health Insurance, Personal Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Holidays, and a 401k plan with a matching component.
LocationIn-office with the option to work at home 1 day/week after a positive 6-month review.
HoursFull time, 40 hours per week
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Fletcher Studio seeks a Student Intern to join our team of creative and innovative changemakers for Summer 2026. Your future colleagues thrive on positive critical feedback, are eager to learn, and are always game for a design challenge.
About the Role
The Student Intern will participate in design, modeling and construction documentation under the supervision of senior staff. Typical workload is 2 to 3 projects at a time of varying landscape types and scales depending on ability. Interns work with multiple senior staff in the office, gain exposure to a variety of design and working styles, grow technical skills and are exposed to multiple phases of design projects including schematic design, construction documentation and construction observance.
Qualifications
Currently pursuing MLA, BLA, BSLA, MArch or BArch
Previous office experience appreciated but not required
Strong design and graphic sense with the ability to verbally and graphically communicate design ideas, moving between hand sketches and digital
Excellent 3D and 2D design skills with proficiency in AutoCAD
An eagerness and curiosity to learn all areas of practice
Strong work discipline, with self-management skills
Team-oriented with superior verbal and written communications skills
Ability to manage time and self-edit work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and multiple concurrent projects
Proactive communication, strong work ethic and solutions-oriented ideas are highly valued
Compensation
The salary range for this position will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience.
Location
In-Office
How to Apply
Submit your application here. No phone calls, please. We are accepting applications through March 31st, 2026.
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The Executive Assistant and Special Projects Manager will coordinate several of our small firm’s operational duties and help administer our office procedures, ensuring the workplace operates smoothly and efficiently. The ideal candidate is highly organized and has a proven track record in a professional office environment; a selfstarter who is precise, courteous and efficient in the professional communications to the larger office team and to external consultants and clients. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required and the ability to implement systems and procedures.
The Executive Assistant and Special Projects Manager acts as the coordinator for Principals to schedule and communicate with the studio team and also to external project teams and consultants. While unique in the Studio, the position is highly valued and offers opportunities for growth in assisting the Studio with business development and in guarding the Studio’s culture.
Essential Responsibilities:
Support principals as an Executive Assistant by managing complex calendars, planning travel, communicating internally and externally as directed, and supporting some personal requests as needed to enable efficiency.
Develop, manage and track the studio’s general calendar and scheduling meetings involving more than one staff member, clients, and external colleagues.
Facilitate communication within the studio and on behalf of the studio, serving as the front line for inquiries directed to the Studio, and directing phone, email and mail appropriately.
Coordinate and facilitate weekly studio staffing meetings, setting the agenda, and updating action items.
Coordinate Studio special events and gatherings, including but not limited to booking facilities, procuring equipment, confirming all arrangements, and sending invitations.
Draft and manage marketing communications and publication requests. Draft and finalize texts including website content, social media, project proposals and general correspondence.
Coordinate with consulting graphic designer and photographers. This includes organizing special projects and photography of the Studio’s projects.
Support staff recruiting by proactively communicating with applicants, managing files, and facilitating a smooth interview process.
Actively maintain the Studio’s contacts, mailing lists, subscriptions and memberships.
Organize and maintain the Studio’s files, both physical and digital, as well as the materials library, technical library and archive.
Monitor and maintain the studio’s business license.
Book travel for Studio staff as well as visiting clients and consultants, including hotel reservations and transportation.
Under the direction of the Human Resources consultant, onboard new hires in general office procedures, schedule employee reviews, and assist with benefits onboarding.
Qualifications and Skills:
Education and Training: Bachelor’s degree minimum.
Work Experience: Minimum five to seven years professional Executive Assistance and/or Office Management experience.
Proficiency with Google Suite of products or Microsoft Office, including Google Calendar, Docs, and Sheets.
Excellent writing, communication, and organization skills and attention to detail. Demonstration of correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, colleagues, and the public, whether in person, on the telephone, or in writing.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of standard professional practices, including letter/email writing, filing, scheduling, database management, time and project management software, virtual meeting applications, answering telephones, and the operation of common office equipment.
Benefits + Perks:
Full-time competitive compensation and eligibility for discretionary bonus(es).
Medical Benefits.
Paid Time Off/Vacation and Paid Holidays.
401k Available with matching incentive.
Compensation
The salary range for this position will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience.
Location
In-Office
How to Apply
Submit your application here. No phone calls, please.
Fletcher Studio is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position and we afford equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.
