The Overview

Urban Design, Landscape Architecture & Planning Recruitment Specialists

Urban Design, Planning and Landscape Architecture play a vital role in shaping the future of our cities, towns and communities. From housing and transport infrastructure through to public spaces, precincts and strategic growth plans, the decisions made today have a lasting impact on how people live, work and connect for generations to come.

At Vivid Recruitment, we specialise in Urban Design, Landscape Architecture and Planning recruitment across Australia. We partner with consultancies, local government, state government, developers and multidisciplinary practices to help them attract, retain and hire exceptional professionals.

Over the years, we've built strong relationships with planners, urban designers, strategic advisors and industry leaders across the country. Through the conversations we have every day and the networks we've developed over many years, we stay closely connected to the market and provide genuine insight to both clients and candidates.

Understanding the Urban Design, Landscape Architecture & Planning Market

Australia's population continues to grow, creating increasing demand for housing, infrastructure and well-planned communities.

At the same time, planning reforms, housing targets, transport investment and changing community expectations continue to influence the way our cities and regions evolve. These challenges place significant pressure on organisations to secure experienced professionals who can balance technical expertise, stakeholder engagement and long-term strategic thinking.

Across both the public and private sectors, demand remains strong for planning and urban design professionals who can help deliver sustainable growth, navigate complex approval processes and contribute to the future development of our built environment.

For candidates, career decisions are often influenced by project exposure, flexibility, leadership, professional development and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on communities. Understanding these drivers allows us to create better outcomes for both employers and professionals.

Disciplines we recruit

Our Urban Design, Landscape Architecture and Planning recruitment expertise spans a broad range of disciplines and career levels.

Sectors We Support

Our clients operate across a broad range of sectors including:

• Local Government
• Local Government
• Private Consultancy
• Property Development
• Infrastructure/Transport
• Housing & Residential Development

Why Businesses Partner With Vivid

Recruitment is ultimately about people.

Successful planning and urban design teams are built through strong relationships, industry knowledge and a clear understanding of the skills required to navigate increasingly complex projects and policy environments.

It's not rocket science. There are no bells & whistles, no fancy processes. Just hard work and incredible relationships. That's what gets the job done.

Our clients partner with us because we understand the markets they operate in, provide honest advice and maintain strong networks across the planning and urban design sector. Whether it's a specialist technical appointment, a leadership hire or long-term team growth, we focus on finding professionals who will contribute to the success of the organisation and the communities they help shape.

Why Planning & Urban Design Professionals Work With Vivid

Whether you're starting your career, considering a move to a new organisation or exploring leadership opportunities, we're here to help.

We take the time to understand your experience, career aspirations and what matters most to you in your next role. By building long-term relationships with both candidates and employers, we're able to connect professionals with opportunities that align with their goals and values.

Many of the professionals we work with have partnered with Vivid throughout multiple stages of their careers, from graduate positions through to senior leadership appointments.

Urban Design, Landscape Architecture & Planning Recruitment Across Australia

Based in Melbourne and Ballarat, with established networks across Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Geelong and the Gold Coast, Vivid Recruitment supports Urban Design, Landscape Architecture and Planning professionals and businesses nationwide.

Whether you're building a team, searching for specialist planning talent or considering your next career move, we'd love to have a conversation.

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Clients

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