Junior Landscape Designer/Drafter
About The Position
Brownswood Nursery, Inc. is seeking a motivated and creative individual for a part-time Junior Landscape Designer/Drafter position. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow within a family-owned company that has been a leader in Lowcountry horticulture since 1978. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong interest in horticulture and landscape design, eager to translate client visions into beautiful and functional outdoor spaces. This entry-level position provides comprehensive experience in landscape design, estimating, proposal preparation, client sales consultation, and project management, with hands-on training in the full lifecycle of a design-build project. The role emphasizes attention to detail and the ability to see projects through to completion while fostering long-term client relationships.
Requirements
- A positive, flexible, and highly self-starting attitude.
- A strong work ethic and unwavering integrity.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to professionally and courteously interact with prospective and current clients.
- Willingness to contribute to team growth.
- Clear, compelling communication skills—both verbal and written.
- Ability to clearly communicate design details in both two-dimensional plans and three-dimensional representations, utilizing various media to convey the design intent.
- Ability to type accurately at a minimum speed of 50+ words per minute.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in design or horticulture.
- Familiarity with design software such as VizTerra 3D, Google SketchUp, or AutoCAD.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office applications.
Responsibilities
- Translate client visions into stunning, functional outdoor spaces.
- Work alongside seasoned professionals in a collaborative environment.
- Receive hands-on training covering the full lifecycle of a design-build project.
- Gain broad exposure to landscape design, detailed estimating, professional proposal preparation, client sales consultation, and project management.
- Ensure every project is seen through to completion on time and to the highest standard.
- Provide clients with a finished landscape design that they can cherish and enjoy for a lifetime.
- Communicate design details in both two-dimensional plans and three-dimensional representations.
- Contribute to the team's collective growth by giving and receiving constructive criticism.
- Professionally and courteously interact with prospective and current clients.
- Coordinate internally with the team and present externally to clients.
Benefits
- Exceptional Growth Potential: Significant opportunities for personal and professional development within the design and horticultural fields.
- Dynamic Work Culture: A fast-paced, friendly, and energetic work environment that values collaboration and creativity.
- Targeted Training: Specialized, on-the-job landscape design training from experienced designers.
- Professional Certification Support: Financial and logistical support for Horticultural Certification and training opportunities, such as the South Carolina Certified Nursery Professional (SC CNP) or South Carolina Certified Landscape Professional (SC CLP).
- Competitive Compensation: A competitive salary that is commensurate with your experience and qualifications.
- Potential eligibility for our 401K retirement plan, featuring a generous 4% employer match.
- Potential eligibility for Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Family Support: Partial reimbursement credit for childcare expenses.
- Employee Perks: A generous employee discount on plants and nursery products.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
