Landscape Designer

Farmscape•Oakland, CA

2d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Farmscape is hiring a full-time, exempt Landscape Designer in Oakland, California. The role combines design and sales, project management, and customer service for urban farms and sustainable landscapes at residential and commercial sites. The designer conducts site visits, prepares proposals, designs, estimates, and presents work to clients, then manages assigned projects from installation through handoff to the maintenance team. The position is onsite Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and involves driving between project sites and supply vendors.

Requirements

At least 4 years of relevant field experience in landscape design and/or architecture.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Google or Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Strong verbal and graphic communication skills.
Well-rounded plant knowledge, particularly of edible plants, fruit trees, and California natives.
Organized, energetic, enthusiastic, and self-starting approach.
Exceptional time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to complete projects.
Flexibility, open-mindedness, and ability to accept constructive feedback.
Ability to perform some physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Landscape Design degree.
Field experience with construction project management.

Responsibilities

Conduct site visits and create design proposals and packages.
Create schematic designs using CAD and Adobe Suite for residential and commercial projects.
Follow Farmscape best practices for selecting and siting food crops.
Create hydrozone plans and irrigation schedules using Farmscape methodology.
Initiate estimating by creating estimate documents and providing materials takeoffs.
Present designs and estimates to clients, work through their comments, and close sales.
Suggest upsells throughout installation to increase project revenue.
Act as project manager for assigned work, owning the budget, schedule, and scope.
Set and run a weekly onsite project management meeting for each installation project.
Communicate regularly with clients during projects.
Work with the install foreman on change order requests and prepare approved change order bids in a timely manner.
Assist with sourcing to match approved designs.
Coordinate with the maintenance team to transfer completed installations.
Keep records of client and garden information.
Attend staff, service, and training meetings as required.
Drive between project sites and supply vendors.