Senior Landscape Designer

Classification: Full-Time / Exempt

Pay Range: $85,000 – $100,000

Position Core Profile

The Senior Landscape Designer leads the planning, development, and execution of complex landscape design projects across residential, commercial, and enhancement portfolios. As the senior design authority within the branch, the Senior Landscape Designer supports high-impact sales initiatives, mentors' junior designers, and ensures seamless integration of design concepts into field execution. The Senior Landscape Designer combines expert technical knowledge with creative vision and business acumen to deliver client-focused, revenue-generating solutions.

Differentiators

• Advanced Design Leadership: The Senior Landscape Designer oversees complex master plans, large-scale redesigns, and multi-phase enhancement packages across key accounts.
• Strategic Sales Partner: The Senior Landscape Designer acts as a design lead in major enhancement proposals, partnering with Account Managers and leadership to drive growth.
• Mentorship and Oversight: The Senior Landscape Designer guides and reviews work of junior designers, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and high-quality visual output.
• Technical Expertise: The Senior Landscape Designer brings advanced CAD or design software proficiency, with deep field knowledge of installation methods, plant material, and construction details.
• Field-to-Design Integration: The Senior Landscape Designer performs high-level site analysis, cost evaluation, and design reviews to ensure field feasibility and aesthetic excellence.
  
  

Accountabilities

• Lead the conceptualization, development, and delivery of landscape master plans, high-value enhancements, and specialty projects as the Senior Landscape Designer.
• Perform complex site assessments including elevation, drainage, grading, and spatial relationships.
• Review and approve junior designer work for accuracy, clarity, and field feasibility.
• Partner with Account Managers and Branch leadership on high-value enhancement proposals and presentations.
• Attend client meetings and site walks to capture design intent and present concepts.
• Oversee handoff of design to operations and conduct pre/post-installation audits.
• Mentor Landscape Designers and support onboarding and training.
• Collaborate with estimators, purchasers, and operations teams to align materials and timelines.
  
  

Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design, Horticulture, or related field preferred.
• Experience: 10 years in landscape design with a strong portfolio; prior experience as a Senior Landscape Designer preferred.
• Licensing: Valid driver's license preferred; State Board Certification in Landscape Architecture is a plus.
• Skills:
• Advanced design knowledge and plant material expertise
• Mastery of CAD and design software (AutoCAD preferred)
• Strong mentorship and leadership capabilities
• Excellent client-facing communication and presentation skills
• Project management and time management proficiency
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy in documentation
• Collaborative mindset across departments
  

Key Performance Metrics

• Design accuracy and visual output
• Sales contribution and proposal success
• Client satisfaction and internal feedback
• Project execution quality and alignment
• Efficiency in communication and collaboration
• Innovation and professional development
• Estimating precision and budget adherence
  
  

Working Conditions

• Occasional fieldwork in varying weather conditions
• Regular office-based design work using software tools
• Ability to lift 25–50 lbs. during site visits
• Use of personal vehicle for client meetings and site evaluations (mileage reimbursed)