Landscape Designer

Responsibilities

• Drive the full lifecycle of the design process, playing an active role from concept through construction.
• Collaborate directly with clients through material selections, project execution, and managing expectations.
• Develop comprehensive design graphics, technical drawings, and presentation-quality illustrations.
• Prepare detailed material take-offs and project bids, and price proposals based on rendered designs.
• Partner with vendors to source materials required for associated designs while actively working through production challenges.
• Manage an existing client base for references and potential new work, utilizing strong sales skills.

Requirements

• Experience: Open to Junior through Senior levels; experience as a Landscape Designer or Architect within a design/build firm with previous residential design and estimating is preferred.
• Education: A BS in Landscape Architecture is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and/or InDesign). Able to render plans in a timely manner; 3D capability would be a huge asset.
• Industry Knowledge: Must have a strong understanding of site design, grading principles, drainage concepts, construction methods, materials, details, and regional planting design.
• Soft Skills: Able to work as a team player, possessing a clear aesthetic that compliments the company's work, and willing to meet client needs on evenings and weekends when requested.
• Logistics: Locally positioned with the ability to report to the office in Sterling, VA, and service the client base in Fairfax, VA, Loudoun, VA, and Montgomery County, MD.

Compensation & Benefits

• $115,000 - $140,000 target earnings, with salary to commensurate with experience and knowledge
• Commission and bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401-k with company match
• Life / AD&D
• PTO
• Flexible work from home if needed
• Employee referral program and more