A Note from Amaan Mirza, Founder of Arch Recruitments

When I started Arch Recruitments, I wasn’t trying to build a typical recruitment agency. I was trying to fix what I saw broken — in the way firms found talent, and in how talented designers navigated their careers.

In an industry as personal and place-defining as Landscape Architecture, recruitment should feel less transactional — and more like matchmaking. The kind rooted in shared values, creative alignment, and long-term success.

I work with a simple belief:
The right person in the right environment doesn’t just fill a role — they elevate it.

I’ve spent years getting to know the people behind California’s most thoughtful public spaces, private landscapes, and design-forward studios. From small, mission-driven firms in Los Angeles to award-winning practices in the Bay Area, I’ve made it my business to know who’s hiring, why, and what they truly care about.

At the same time, I’ve built deep relationships with the professionals who bring these places to life — Landscape Architects, Designers, and Placemakers who aren’t just looking for “a job,” but for the next chapter of their creative journey.

Whether you’re a firm trying to build a stronger team or a designer navigating what’s next — my job is to listen carefully, ask the tough questions, and help you make decisions that align with your values and vision.

This is a people business. And for me, it’s personal.

Welcome to Arch Recruitments.

— Amaan