Landscape Designer

Job Summary: Focal Pointe Landscape Designer is responsible for creating, presenting, and overseeing the development of landscapes for individuals and companies. They also provide maintenance recommendations and landscaping designs. In this position, you will use computer-aided design software to help bring our clients' landscaping dreams to life. You will suggest where to place plants, structures, and other items on their property. While computer and design skills are important, you also need familiarity with what types of plants thrive in a particular environment, so horticultural experience is beneficial. You are also responsible for estimating the cost of the project. You may need to do some physical labor during the project, but creating the design will be your primary responsibility in this role. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• This position does not have direct oversight over other personnel. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Speak with client to determine what they want out of your design 

• Draft an initial concept to show the client and get their approval 

• Create a final design using computer-aided design software 

• Oversee the landscaping team as they bring your concept to life 

• To add fundamental design concepts, along with horticulture knowledge to create a space the client want by communicating and planning with them effectively 

• Listen to clients needs, wants, and dreams along with the issues of the property to create a sustainable oasis for the client 

• Travel up to 30% of the time within the Focal Pointe territory 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• Ability to communicate with a diverse community, program participants, and the public. 

• Strong attention to detail for communication, production, presentation, and final proofs. 

• Analytical and creative thinking 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture or landscape design 

• Certification from the Association of Professional Landscape Designers (preferred) 

• AutoCAD or Sketchup experience and skills 

• Surveying experience 

• Knowledge of design concepts, irrigation techniques, and hardscaping