Senior Pool Designer / Landscape Designer

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Pool Designer to join a growing design-build company specializing in custom residential outdoor living projects. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with homeowners, design high-end pools and outdoor environments, and contribute to the growth and development of a collaborative design team. If you're passionate about creating exceptional outdoor spaces and enjoy collaborating with clients from concept through construction, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Meet with homeowners for onsite design consultations.
• Design custom pools, spas, and outdoor living environments.
• Create conceptual designs, 3D renderings, and construction drawings.
• Develop permit-ready plans and detailed construction documents.
• Prepare project budgets and cost estimates in collaboration with the estimating team.
• Coordinate with project managers and construction teams throughout project execution.
• Guide clients through material selections and design revisions.
• Help establish and improve design standards, workflows, and processes.
• Mentor and support junior designers as the team grows.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience designing custom residential pools.
• Strong portfolio showcasing completed residential pool projects.
• Advanced proficiency with Pool Studio.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to build trust with residential clients.
• Solid understanding of structural, hydraulic, and construction fundamentals.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently.
• Experience preparing permit-ready and construction drawings is preferred.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience in landscape architecture or outdoor living design.
• Familiarity with Lumion, SketchUp, or similar rendering software.
• Knowledge of residential permitting and construction processes.
• Experience in design-build environments or client-facing sales.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Salary or salary plus performance-based incentives (depending on experience).
• Hybrid work environment.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on high-end residential outdoor living projects.
• Collaborative team environment focused on creativity, quality, and craftsmanship.