landscape architect (f/m/d) – berlin

About De Zwarte Hond
De Zwarte Hond is an award-winning, interdisciplinary office for architecture, urban design, and strategy, with studios in Berlin, Cologne, Groningen, and Rotterdam. With over 120 colleagues, we work on ambitious projects in Germany and the Netherlands. What sets us apart is the combination of social responsibility and high design quality.

Our approach is context-driven, co-creative, and strategic. We design places that respond both to the visions of our clients and to the needs of future users—ranging from regional development plans and resilient urban districts to architectural implementation.

In landscape architecture, we develop integrated solutions for urban transformation spaces, climate-resilient open spaces, and sustainable landscape concepts—always closely linked with urban, social, and ecological aspects. To strengthen this field, we are expanding our Berlin team and are looking for a colleague to help shape integrated solutions.

Your tasks

• Develop landscape and urban design concepts at scales S, M, L, and XL
• Provide strategic input on sustainable transformation projects
• Contribute to and lead design competitions
• Prepare masterplans and landscape architecture designs (work stages 1–4)
• Support acquisition of projects, e.g., for public clients

Your profile 

• Registered as a landscape architect with a Chamber of Architects
• At least 5 years of professional experience, particularly in work stages 1–4
• Initial project management experience
• Strong conceptual and design skills
• Technical understanding and proficiency with software such as Vectorworks, ArchiCAD, Adobe CC, and/or Rhino
• Excellent German language skills; English is a plus
• Team spirit, initiative, and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration

Nice to have

• Reference projects suitable for applications and competitions
• An existing professional network
• Experience in preparing proposals and bids 

What we offer 

• An open, creative work environment with engaged colleagues in Berlin
• Exciting projects at the intersection of city, landscape, and strategy
• Plenty of scope for responsibility and personal development
• Opportunities for training, internal workshops, and exchange with colleagues across all studios
• A flat hierarchy with direct lines to project leaders and management
• Close collaboration with our Dutch offices
• A family-friendly work culture

Apply now
Please send us your CV and a compelling portfolio (PDF only) by 30 November to: jobs@dezwartehond.de

Note: We kindly ask recruitment agencies not to contact us.