KZF Design
Company Description
Founded in 1956, KZF Design is a multidisciplinary firm that specializes in thoughtful and award-winning designs. Our team includes architects, engineers, interior designers, and urban planners proficient in both public and private sectors. We have specific expertise in commercial, workplace, education, health and wellness, industrial, government, and justice projects. Based in downtown Cincinnati, KZF Design has a staff of over 75 professionals — including architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, and planners — works collaboratively to deliver landmark projects across the country and around the world. We truly are a one-stop shop for architectural and design needs. We’ve built our reputation on thoughtful, award-winning designs and unparalleled technical proficiency in both the public and private sectors. Our expertise spans commercial, workplace, education, community infrastructure, healthcare, industrial, government, and public safety projects. As one of the Midwest’s premier design firms, we foster a culture of continuous improvement and reinvention. This translates to our clients through strong relationships, creativity, and independent thinking — values that have made us a leader in value-based design for 65 years. For more information, visit www.kzf.com. Landscape Architect
We are seeking a Landscape Architect to join our dynamic, multi-disciplined, full-service A/E firm. This role will support the planning and design of outdoor spaces and landscapes for a variety of project types, including civic, institutional, and commercial developments. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in landscape architecture and a passion for creating functional, sustainable, and visually engaging environments. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and clients from concept through construction. Qualifications
Capable and experienced in all areas of Landscape Architecture with an emphasis on park facilities, urban design, campus planning, public ROW improvements, public facilities, site grading, and site layout and parking improvements. Experience producing site/landscape documents in an A/E firm Experience using client design standards Proficient using AutoCAD Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel Experience working in teams Comfortable with a wide range of project types Proactive and assertive in problem solving Comfortable with making group presentations Experience providing marketing and project interview support Good written and oral communications skills; good client skills; fluent in speaking, reading and writing in English Responsibilities
Keeping KZF’s Design for Better Futures Help our clients achieve their goals Assume the “day-to-day” responsibility for all Landscape Architecture Design, Production & Management Prepare Landscape Architecture design studies, written design narratives, calculations, and analysis Conduct field investigations as required to understand project requirements Coordinate Landscape Architecture work with other discipline work Prepare Landscape Architecture design and construction document drawings and direct Landscape Architecture support staff as required Prepare outline and final construction document specifications Maintain technical accuracy, constructability, code conformance, and appropriate level of detail for project scopes Responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of landscape architecture design quality control process; provide or delegate review of all landscape architecture design for technical accuracy, constructability, code conformance, and appropriate level of detail. Participate in value engineering; attend project team meetings Assist with construction administration, review shop drawings, prepare construction submittals, participate in construction site observation, prepare Request for Information (RFI) responses, work with the construction administration department and other team members to resolve construction issues in a timely manner This is a full-time position with an expectation of being in the downtown Cincinnati office multiple days a week, subject to change according to company policy. KZF offers flexibility in setting hours to balance work and personal life.
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Founded in 1956, KZF Design is a multidisciplinary firm that specializes in thoughtful and award-winning designs. Our team includes architects, engineers, interior designers, and urban planners proficient in both public and private sectors. We have specific expertise in commercial, workplace, education, health and wellness, industrial, government, and justice projects. Based in downtown Cincinnati, KZF Design has a staff of over 75 professionals — including architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, and planners — works collaboratively to deliver landmark projects across the country and around the world. We truly are a one-stop shop for architectural and design needs. We’ve built our reputation on thoughtful, award-winning designs and unparalleled technical proficiency in both the public and private sectors. Our expertise spans commercial, workplace, education, community infrastructure, healthcare, industrial, government, and public safety projects. As one of the Midwest’s premier design firms, we foster a culture of continuous improvement and reinvention. This translates to our clients through strong relationships, creativity, and independent thinking — values that have made us a leader in value-based design for 65 years. For more information, visit www.kzf.com. Landscape Architect
We are seeking a Landscape Architect to join our dynamic, multi-disciplined, full-service A/E firm. This role will support the planning and design of outdoor spaces and landscapes for a variety of project types, including civic, institutional, and commercial developments. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in landscape architecture and a passion for creating functional, sustainable, and visually engaging environments. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and clients from concept through construction. Qualifications
Capable and experienced in all areas of Landscape Architecture with an emphasis on park facilities, urban design, campus planning, public ROW improvements, public facilities, site grading, and site layout and parking improvements. Experience producing site/landscape documents in an A/E firm Experience using client design standards Proficient using AutoCAD Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel Experience working in teams Comfortable with a wide range of project types Proactive and assertive in problem solving Comfortable with making group presentations Experience providing marketing and project interview support Good written and oral communications skills; good client skills; fluent in speaking, reading and writing in English Responsibilities
Keeping KZF’s Design for Better Futures Help our clients achieve their goals Assume the “day-to-day” responsibility for all Landscape Architecture Design, Production & Management Prepare Landscape Architecture design studies, written design narratives, calculations, and analysis Conduct field investigations as required to understand project requirements Coordinate Landscape Architecture work with other discipline work Prepare Landscape Architecture design and construction document drawings and direct Landscape Architecture support staff as required Prepare outline and final construction document specifications Maintain technical accuracy, constructability, code conformance, and appropriate level of detail for project scopes Responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of landscape architecture design quality control process; provide or delegate review of all landscape architecture design for technical accuracy, constructability, code conformance, and appropriate level of detail. Participate in value engineering; attend project team meetings Assist with construction administration, review shop drawings, prepare construction submittals, participate in construction site observation, prepare Request for Information (RFI) responses, work with the construction administration department and other team members to resolve construction issues in a timely manner This is a full-time position with an expectation of being in the downtown Cincinnati office multiple days a week, subject to change according to company policy. KZF offers flexibility in setting hours to balance work and personal life.
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