Residential Landscape Designer

For Gardens Sake•Durham, NC

2d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

For Garden’s Sake is seeking an experienced Landscape Designer to work with residential clients to conceptualize and design custom outdoor spaces. This role involves creating designs for greenery, paver and stone features, irrigation, and lighting. The ideal candidate will blend aesthetic vision with functional site planning, translating homeowner preferences into cohesive, constructible plans. This position is not a city/suburban-planner role and is an in-office, full-time, year-round position. The first-year total compensation is estimated at $80,000+, including a base salary of $50,000-$60,000 plus commission. Advancement opportunities are available.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license with no major infractions
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in landscape architecture or landscape design, or a demonstrated depth of horticulture knowledge from prior landscape design experience
Professional industry experience creating landscape and hardscape designs
Knowledge of horticultural materials suitable for North Carolina and proper planting techniques
Strong understanding of landscape construction products, methods, and procedures, including softscapes, hardscapes, grading, drainage, irrigation, and lighting
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Tech/computer proficiency and willingness to learn
Proven proficiency in increasing sales through lead generation and client relationships
Friendly, confident, and professional demeanor with a natural ability for cultivating positive relationships
Strong willingness, drive, and proactive approach to reach and exceed individual and company goals
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Additional experience with Adobe Suite or 3D modeling programs a plus
Familiarity with Google Suite and LMN estimating software a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site client consultations to provide design solutions and recommendations
Generate landscape designs utilizing AutoCAD, including softscaping, hardscaping, lighting, and drainage
Create design proposals and cost estimates for residential and commercial properties based on accurate field measurements and analyses
Serve as a primary contact for clients to foster relationships and close sales
Collaborate with support staff to advance personal design and project sales through client communication and design development, review, and presentation
Heavy focus on designing, client consultations, site visits, and revisions