What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Designer position at McHale & McHale Landscape Design, Inc.?
Description
McHale Landscape Design is searching for the next great Landscape Designer for our Annapolis Landscape Design-Build Division. This role is responsible for designing, selling and leading the development of Luxury residential gardens and outdoor living areas. You will be provided with the latest design technology while working hand-in-hand with in-house craftsman and artists who execute with superior quality and craftsmanship
Who we are:
McHale Landscape Design is a residential landscape architecture company and design-build firm dedicated to designing and constructing extraordinary residential gardens, pools, outdoor living areas, and home additions. Since 1981, the firm has designed, constructed, and planted residential projects throughout D.C., Maryland and Virginia, including more than 300 award-winning landscapes.
What a Landscape Designer does:
- Collaborate within a team setting to deliver innovative, high-end design solutions.
- Share design input and provide constructive feedback to strengthen overall project outcomes.
- Conduct site surveys, inventories, and analyses to assess existing conditions and identify design opportunities.
- Contribute to design development using both hand-rendered techniques and digital tools, including AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and 3D modeling & rendering tools such as Sketchup and Lumion.
- Communicate clearly and consistently—both verbally and in writing—with McHale Landscape Design colleagues and clients.
- Build knowledge of construction details while sharpening attention to detail.
- Participate in client meetings and assist with project layouts as needed.
- Deliver quality work while managing tight deadlines effectively.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and Field Managers to problem-solve throughout the design process.
Requirements
You will be a great fit if you have:
- Minimum 5 years of Residential Landscape Design and/or Architecture experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in landscape design or landscape architecture or associated major.
- Proficiency in the following programs is preferred: Vectorworks (or similar CAD program), Sketch-up, Photoshop, Excel, and other Microsoft Office programs.
What we offer:
- Company Vehicle
- Competitive Salary with Commission
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance along with life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance is available for all full-time employees
- Paid time off and holidays
If you meet or exceed these qualifications and experience, we would like to talk to you!