Landscape Designer

About the Role In this role, you'll work on high-end residential design-build projects from initial client consultation through construction documents and into the field. This is a fully on-site position: you'll be working from our Louisville office and job sites throughout the process, working closely with our General Manager and landscape technicians to keep design and build phases aligned. What You'll Do Design high-end residential landscape projects from concept through construction documentation, including site analysis, planting plans, hardscape layouts, and grading/drainage plansPrepare construction documents and technical drawings, including plans requiring a professional stampConduct site visits during construction to confirm design intent and troubleshoot field questions alongside our General Manager and landscape techniciansPresent designs to clients and guide them through decisions from initial consultation through completion, delivering a high-touch, white-glove experience at every stageCoordinate with our General Manager and landscape technicians to keep design and build phases alignedContribute to plant palette references and design documentation for the regionCollaborate with and support other team members as our design team grows Required Based in or willing to relocate to the Louisville, KY area and work on-site full-time.5+ years of experience, including design-build and/or construction administrationExperience with high-end residential designStrong plant knowledge for the Kentucky region.Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with SketchUp, Lumion, or similar rendering softwareStrong client-facing communication and presentation skillsOutgoing, personable style with a proven ability to build genuine rapport and trust with high-net-worth clientsSelf-starter who takes initiative on projects and client needs without requiring heavy oversightCommitment to delivering a high-touch, white-glove client experience from first consultation through project completionAbility to read and coordinate with engineering drawings, grading/drainage plans, and technical specifications Preferred Familiarity with regional plant material and horticultural conditions specific to Kentucky/the Ohio ValleyPrior experience in a residential design-build-maintain firmCLARB certification or eligibility Compensation & Benefits Paid time offRetirement planHealth benefitsProfessional development assistancePerformance bonuses