Landscape Designer

About the Role

Alex Smith Garden Design, Ltd. is seeking Landscape Designers / Landscape Architects to work in our unique design-build studio environment. Candidates must be organized, creative, and possess strong design and graphic skills, including the ability to prepare illustrative landscape plans, draft construction details, and create mock-up graphics packages. The ideal candidate can juggle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and prioritize shifting workloads and deadlines.

Applicants should be self-motivated, eager to learn, and adaptable to a variety of residential projects across diverse ecoregions and growing zones. The ideal candidate works well collaboratively, is skilled at building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and team members; and knows how to effectively communicate and delegate work.

• Create mock-up graphic presentation packages using Photoshop, InDesign, and hand graphics
• Prepare hand-drawn illustrative master plans
• Prepare plans, including grading, planting, drainage, and construction details
• Prepare site plans and supporting documents for permitting
• Manage personal workflow and delegate work to design support staff promptly
• Assist Landscape Architects / Project Managers with pricing proposals and invoices
• Assist with ordering plant material as needed
• Design and detail hardscape elements
• Help build and maintain graphics and construction detail libraries
• Perform occasional office/shop tasks, including receiving plant and garden ornament deliveries
• Participate in occasional installation and fieldwork
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• These are representative duties for this position and are not exhaustive. Additional responsibilities will be assigned as needed.

These are some typical responsibilities of this position. This is not an exhaustive list. Other duties will be assigned as necessary.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
• Landscape Architect license is a plus, but not required
• 6-10+ years of relevant professional experience; high-end residential design experience preferred
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch Up, or other 3D visualization software
• Working knowledge of Land F/X is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Strong hand-rendering and drafting skills preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Knowledge of Southeast U.S. plant material
• Understanding of construction timelines, methods, processes, and detailing
• Ability to collaborate effectively and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness to travel across the Southeast occasionally

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