Landscape Designer

General Summary of Responsibilities

The Landscape Designer must be thoroughly familiar with designing all aspects of landscape construction to include site analysis, grading, drainage, plant selection and placement, hardscape (patios, walkways, decks, barbecues, gazebos, etc.), water features, lighting, etc. The Landscape Designer must have excellent analytical as well as aesthetic skills and provide excellent customer service. The Landscape Designer monitors the installation of landscape and irrigation projects on a daily basis and interfaces with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers. The Landscape Designer will also interface with other departments including Production and Accounting.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Designs project and estimates costs of the project for the customer.
• Interfaces with customer and ensures that all of customer’s concerns are addressed in a timely and professional manner.
• Establishes design budgets and deadlines for customers.
• Conducts appropriate site analysis.
• Presents final design.
• Continually informs and updates customers as to design progress or lack thereof.
• Conducts site visits and ensures project is produced as designed with appropriate materials.
• Analyzes and approves all change orders.
• Thoroughly understands and complies with company policies, procedures, and SOPs.

Skill set and educational requirements: The Landscape Designer *must* possess the following skill set and preferred educational background:

• Minimum of three years of design experience in the green industry.
• Minimum of three years of design experience with landscape design software and/or old school skill’s.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred (preferably in the green industry).
• Able to conduct a thorough site analysis.
• Able to analyze drainage and grading requirements.
• Able to design quickly and efficiently.
• Able to translate designs into working drawings/documents for field personnel.
• Possess a valid driver’s license...