Landscape Design Specialist at River Heights Outdoor Solutions

People Solutions Center•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

River Heights Outdoor Solutions is seeking a career and growth-minded Landscape Design Specialist to join their Design & Sales team. This role combines strong design experience with a passion for business development. The specialist will be responsible for providing clients with unique design ideas, developing and communicating proposals, and closing sales. The ideal candidate is positive, proactive, professional, creative, inspired, and passionate about creating beautiful, unique landscapes, with the ability to communicate design ideas effectively to clients.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in residential landscape design or architecture.
Excellent plant, irrigation, grading, and drainage knowledge for landscape plans.
Excellent pool, hardscape, outdoor kitchen, fire and water features, and carpentry knowledge for construction plans.
Creative critical thinking and analysis.
Ability to use CAD and 3D design software.
Experience with or ability to quickly learn LMN software for estimating.
Portfolio of past/current projects.
Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

Performing site analyses that include the assessment of current plants, soil conditions, lighting, the view, and architecture style of the house.
Developing design approaches that meet their desires within the site’s potential.
Creating rough drawings and more sophisticated plans with computer-aided design (CAD) programs.
Analyzing complex environmental reports and using the knowledge gained in designs/plans.
Providing recommendations on conservation and sustainability issues.
Drawing up reports and contracts.
Writing proposals and presenting them to clients.
Closing the sale with clients.
Liaising with fellow architects, project managers, engineers, and surveyors.
Speaking to locals and community members to gain insight.