Senior Landscape Designer

Senior Landscape Designer

$30-$40/hr | 5-Day Work Week

We’re looking for a Landscape Designer who enjoys working with plants, collaborating with clients, and helping bring thoughtful, ecologically grounded landscapes to life. This is an opportunity to design meaningful landscapes while working closely with a small team of builders and horticulturalists.

Join a growing team helping restore Seattle’s landscapes and urban ecosystems!

Rutheo Designs builds, designs, and maintains landscapes focused on habitat restoration, edible gardens, and ecological landscaping. Our work helps homeowners reconnect with nature while supporting pollinators, improving soil health, and creating beautiful outdoor spaces. Our core values guide everything we do:* Service * Communication * Reverence for ecological systems. * Dedication * Honesty

About the Role

The Landscape Designer is responsible for developing landscape plans for new garden installations and working directly with clients throughout the design process.

You will meet with clients, analyze site conditions, create design plans, coordinate plant orders and deliveries and pickups with local nurseries and the operations manager, and collaborate with the project manager and installation team to ensure successful project implementation. Typical work includes:* Client consultations and design meetings. * Site analysis and measuring existing landscapes. * Creating landscape concept plans and detailed designs. * Revising plans based on client feedback. * Ordering plants and coordinating nursery procurement. * Scheduling plant deliveries or pickups. * Assisting with plant layout during installations. * Coordinating with project managers and installation crews. * Supporting clients to ensure clear expectations and satisfaction.

The right person for this role

* 10+ years experience in landscape design with a focus on PNW ecology & horticulture. * Strong horticultural knowledge...