What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Designer position at Action Company LLC?
We are searching for a full-time Landscape Designer to add to our team that has experience in sales and is passionate about landscaping with an intricate drive to provide quality service. The Landscape Designer will meet with clients in a professional manner, sell landscape services and products, manage leads, and partner with the operations manager and crews to ensure completed projects meet and exceed customer expectations.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Responsible for developing practical and functional design solutions that create enjoyable and aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces.
- Work in a pre-planned and efficient manner to ensure all tasks are being completed within the allotted time frame while staying in communication with the clients.
- Prepare landscape plans and details, developing them from conceptual design to final design, incorporating all components of a full landscape plan, including, but not limited to irrigation, planting, paving, grading, drainage, lighting, and design selection or accompanying landscape elements such as fencing, pools, furnishings, fire, and water features.
- Prepare construction documents, grading plans, specifications, reports, and coordinate work with other design staff.
- Assist with multiple projects in various stages of development.
- Communicate with customers for bidding, job status, job progress, and any other concerns in a polite and courteous manner.
- Assist in managing client expectations and maintain a commitment to design excellence.
- Connect with the client between phases to answer any questions and update design progress.
- Track design and administration time for each project.
- Perform weekly follow-ups with other team members as well as with clients.
- Visit sites to monitor job progress, quality, and bring any needed material.
- 2-5 years landscape design experience preferred.
- Degree in Landscape Design or comparable preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Office, etc.), Adobe Creative Suite Programs, and DynaScape.
- Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills (including good hand-drawing skills)
- Extensive knowledge of construction techniques, including (but not limited to): hardscapes, grading, drainage, and planting design.
- Knowledge of plant material and native plants a plus
- Highly organized with excellent time management skills
- Capability to plan and prioritize with meticulous attention to detail within time constraints.
- Must possess excellent people skills and demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Develop and maintain open, two-way communication with all team members and clients.
- Must demonstrate proficient presentation, negotiation and closing skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and follow through.
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficient with design software.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong ability to work independently with little direction.
- 5% match 401k
- Health Insurance
- Vision and Dental insurance
- Short and Long-term disability
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
