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Merrill Morris Partners (MMP) is a woman-owned landscape architectural consulting firm with a 40-year history of delivering placemaking projects to private and public owners. We have offices in Oakland and San Francisco, but we serve projects throughout California. The diverse talents and depth of experience of our designers make our work efficient and effective. We listen, adapt, and communicate easily and often to best manage time and cost to the project. We naturally create innovative solutions with environmentally responsible designs.
                       		  

 

The heart of our practice is the people we work with: owners, clients, design teams, agencies, and communities. MMP’s landscape architects, planners, urban designers, and support professionals have the creativity and experience needed to meet design challenges and to successfully attain consensus and approvals. We take pride in working with multidisciplinary teams to bridge commercial and public interests. We contribute to the communities we serve by creating outdoor spaces that bring people closer to nature.

Placemaking
At MMP we are passionate about creating beautiful landscapes that are meaningful, engaging, authentic, and sustainable. We design outdoor spaces related to their regional context, resulting in well-adapted, efficient, and cost-effective landscapes that naturally evoke authenticity. When appropriate, MMP integrates the history and social traditions of an area to provide cultural integrity and connect the community to the legacy they have inherited and to the neighbors who share it. We enjoy highlighting the natural systems of a site to remind users of the wonders of nature and the environment.
 

Technical Expertise

MMP brings essential problem-solving skills to facilitate the design and construction of complex landscapes while meeting functional needs and available maintenance practices. Our construction documents are clear, complete, and buildable to facilitate a well-integrated design package. All deliverables are reviewed by senior staff to ensure quality control. In addition to traditional design services, we also have the graphic design and technical writing capabilities to create an effective entitlement package, visual resources analysis, develop facility standards, and create maintenance manuals for landscape elements such as stormwater facilities, irrigation systems, and plantings.

 

Sustainability

MMP is a strong advocate for sustainable design principles in all building projects. We use local materials, incorporate native and climate-adapted plants, reduce waste, and encourage biodiversity. In fire-prone areas, we produce landscapes that are defensible and firewise. We integrate stormwater planters, downspout splash gardens, and other best management practices to mimic the way nature slows, stores, and filters stormwater. We have experience implementing the following green sustainable rating systems: United States Green Building Council (USGBC) guidelines, Build It Green GreenPoint checklist, and the ReScape (Bay Friendly) Landscape guidelines.

 

Durability

Sometimes the most affordable design is not the cheapest; it’s one that lasts. It’s timeless, enduring, and resilient. MMP designs outdoor spaces that continue for decades to be elegant, durable, and easy to care for. Plants are selected for adaptability to the site and ease of maintenance. MMP designs projects that stand up to active use, respond to maintenance requirements, meet our clients’ needs, and are quality of life improvements for the people that use them.

 
 

 

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

As a small, woman-owned business, MMP commits to building equity, diversity and inclusion into our strategic planning policy and priority setting. We commit to a bias-free hiring process while building equitable pathways to wealth-building opportunities for all employees. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work through project selection: mitigating environmental degradation, adding green space to low-income neighborhoods, and meaningfully engaging communities.
 
 
 

 

Woman-owned, Small & Local Business Certifications
 

US SBA - SB

CA GSA - SB (micro)

CUCP/Caltrans - DBE, SWBE

CPUC - WBE

San Francisco - WLBE, Micro LBE

Port of Oakland - SBE, LIABE, VSBE

Alameda County - SLEB

ACTC - LBE, SLBE, VSLBE

VTA - SWBE

LA METRO - SBE

 

 

 

PEOPLE

JOIN OUR TEAM

We have the following job opportunities!

JOB TITLE
Landscape Architectural Designers (2-4 and 5-7 years of experience )
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full Time
JOB DESCRIPTION

Landscape Architectural Designers

Merrill Morris Partners (MMP) is looking for TWO creative and motivated landscape architects/designers to join our dynamic team! We are hiring for BOTH Entry-level and Job Captain positions. The job captain level designer will have leadership experience as they will be the right hand of our senior project managers. We are looking forward to a number of exciting long-term projects starting up, in the near future, so we are expanding our team and can't wait to have you join us! 

 

Who We Are

MMP is a woman-owned business with offices in San Francisco and Oakland. We serve a broad client base across both public and private sectors, primarily within the Greater Bay Area. MMP specializes in delivering a full spectrum of landscape architectural services, with a focus on urban environments. Our areas of expertise include transit, transportation and public works infrastructure, streetscapes, urban open space, parks, multi-family housing, office, commercial, institutional, schools, and campuses.

  

We offer a collaborative, growth-oriented studio environment that fosters professional development, teamwork, and hands-on experience. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead teams under the guidance of senior leadership, contributing your skills to design and development of impactful outdoor spaces that connect People and Place.  
 

Why MPP

We cultivate an open studio that emphasizes collaboration and knowledge sharing. You’ll work directly with experienced senior staff, in a fast-paced environment on a variety of projects, gain valuable insights, and heightened professional growth. We promote team members' contribution and involvement throughout all phases of design, from project initiation to ribbon cutting
QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education/Competencies:

  • Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program
  • 2-4 and 5-7 years of experience in an office setting with proven capabilities in AutoCAD production, presentation graphics, and strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills

Preferred Landscape Architectural Technical Experience:

  • Working knowledge of planting design and horticulture, including:
    • California-native and sustainable plant materials
    • Micro-climate, soil, and site influences
  • Understanding of landscape construction materials, methods, detailing, and specifications
  • Knowledge of grading and drainage principles
  • Understanding of ADA regulations
  • Knowledge of Stormwater Best Management Practices and the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO)
  • Irrigation system design (a plus)
  • Familiarity with LEED, Rescape (Bay-Friendly), and SITES certification

Required Software Skills:

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp
  • Visualization tools such as Lumion, Rhino, or similar software (a plus)
HOW TO APPLY

Join Us! We’re excited to tell you more about the opportunities at Merrill Morris Partners. If you’re passionate about landscape architecture and looking for a supportive, growth-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you!

 

How to Apply: Please send your cover letter, resume, and portfolio or work samples (PDF format, up to 10MB, or via download link if larger) to info@merrill-morris.com. Applicants must have a valid U.S. work permit.

 

MMP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.
JOB TITLE
Marketing Manager
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full Time
JOB DESCRIPTION

Marketing Manager

 

Minimum requirements: 4-5 years A & E marketing experience 

 

Merrill Morris Partners (MMP) is a progressive Woman Owned Landscape Architectural and Urban Design firm with offices in San Francisco and Oakland. MMP is seeking a creative and natural team-oriented individual with A&E industry experience who brings an insightful, and proactive approach to marketing and business development.

The Marketing/Proposal Manager is responsible for the development and coordination of all marketing material for MMP’ pursuits, web site and social media. This is an outstanding career opportunity to exercise your talents. You will use your knowledge and skills to lead/manage proposals and associated support activities (e.g., writing, editing, schedules, team communication and coordination), as well as graphic production of brochures, marketing collateral, and presentations.  MMP’ intention is to empower you as an integral team member bringing a fresh sophisticated style and professional perspective to MMP’ design studio and pursuits.

 

About Merrill Morris Partners

We are a passionate 10+ person founded in 1980 with a belief in the power of knowledge-sharing and community building to sustain our beautiful built environment. We serve a broad client base across both public and private sectors, primarily in the Greater Bay Area. Our areas of expertise include transit and transportation projects, streetscapes, campuses, multi-family housing, schools, parks and urban open spaces.
QUALIFICATIONS

Education, experience, and qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, english, journalism or related field
  • Strong, creative and strategic writing and communication skills
  • Experience managing marketing projects independently, working closely with senior leaders to champion marketing programs and strategic team development
  • Production of A&E industry proposals and responding to concurrent RFP/RFQs
  • Demonstrated organizational skills, time management and ability to meet deadlines
  • Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., InDesign), and Microsoft Office
  • Database/CRM management and/or experience working in VantagePoint (Deltek)

General duties and responsibilities include:

 

The foundational part of the job is the ability to understand an RFP and/or the client/prime consultant requirements; write responsive and persuasive narrative; and know how to story tell, communicate and to present strong differentiators.

  • Manage pursuits, deliverables, and schedules
  • Develop, edit, and finalize quality marketing-business development materials and brochures
  • Coordinate key staff’ and other design members firms
  • Refine maintain up-to-date marketing materials, including project descriptions and images, cutsheets, firm profile, resumes, statements of qualification, brochures, etc.
  • Marketing file management, keep marketing assets and databases up to date
  • Conduct research on upcoming projects and solicitations (track and report)
  • Supports website and social media.

The position is full-time with potential for a hybrid schedule.
HOW TO APPLY

Join Our Team! Please submit one PDF no larger than 10MB to - info@merrill-morris.com

Craft a cover letter related to your experience that you think would set you apart.

Provide resume and work samples - proposal/statement of qualifications.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.