Landscape Architect

Open Positions

Landscape Designer & Landscape Architect

Why Work With KV+D


Our 10-member Landscape Architecture firm located in the thriving Cool Springs market of Franklin, TN is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect. Located in the thriving Cool Springs area of Franklin, TN and within easy access to downtown Nashville, KVD is an award-winning landscape architecture, land planning and urban design firm recognized for its collaborative and team oriented professional culture with a commitment to innovative design, sustainability, and client satisfaction. Working for our firm offers the benefits of a smaller office with opportunities for professional growth (perhaps eventual ownership) while gaining experience in all aspects of the site planning and design process.


KVD’s diverse portfolio includes both public and private Clients with projects ranging in scope from large-scale land planning to site-specific design and implementation. Our project types include mixed-use development; urban infill; residential communities; plazas, parks and greenways; commercial & campus planning, water quality and some residential design. Our current and forthcoming workload includes some of the coolest projects we’ve booked to date.


Minimum Qualifications



Successful candidates will demonstrate a superior level of design skill, creativity and a passion for continued learning and professional growth. Candidates must be detail-oriented, efficient, and adaptable to changing deadlines and priorities. A pleasant, agreeable personality and the ability to work collaboratively within a project team are prerequisite...and you must like dogs.

Required Skills

Command of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office required

Working knowledge of SketchUp and other 3-D modeling programs preferred

Excellent hand graphics, specifically at the conceptual level….yes we still design by hand

Strong oral, written and graphic communication skills….you will interact with our Clients

Excellent time-management and organizational skills

Ability to self-edit work and command a high level of accuracy


A Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture is preferred. A Master’s degree in landscape architecture with a profession affiliated Bachelor’s degree will be considered. Seeking Landscape Architect (3 - 7 Years Experience) and Landscape Designer (0 - 3 Years Experience Preferred) but new graduates eager to contribute will be strongly considered. 


We want rock stars! If this sounds like you, please  email confidential inquiries, qualifications and work samples to Dwight Kiser at dwight@kiservogrin.com or Gary Vogrin at gary@kiservogrin.com



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