Landscape Designer

Landscape Designer - Ascension Parish - D226

Pay range: $40,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year (Junior to Senior Level)

Express Employment Professionals is currently recruiting for a Landscape Designer on behalf of a premier landscape design-build contractor serving the Baton Rouge and Ascension Parish area. We are seeking creative, detail-oriented professionals with experience ranging from entry-level design support to senior-level design-build project leadership.

This role offers the opportunity to design residential and commercial landscape projects while collaborating with clients, estimators, and operations teams. Depending on experience, responsibilities may include landscape design, 3D visualization, estimating, client consultation, sales support, and project management.

• Assist senior designers with project development
• Modify and revise landscape plans
• Prepare planting plans and presentation materials
• Learn company design standards and workflows

• Create independent 2D landscape designs
• Conduct site evaluations and field measurements
• Select appropriate plant materials
• Coordinate design revisions and project documentation

• Develop detailed 2D construction plans
• Create 3D renderings and presentations
• Design outdoor living, hardscape, and landscape concepts
• Present visual concepts to clients

• Perform material quantity takeoffs
• Prepare labor and material cost estimates
• Ensure designs are practical and buildable
• Support proposal development and project handoff

• Lead client meetings and consultations
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Oversee design development and coordination
• Partner with operations teams to ensure project success

• Experience in landscape design, landscape architecture, construction, outdoor living design, or related fields
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar CAD software
• Experience with Land F/X, VIP3D, Sketch Up, Lumion, or related design software is a plus
• Strong understanding of plant materials and landscape construction methods
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on commitments
• Estimating, project management, and sales experience are highly valued for senior-level opportunities

We welcome candidates from:

• Landscape design-build firms
• Landscape architecture firms
• Commercial landscape contractors
• High-end residential landscape companies
• Outdoor living and pool construction companies
• Design-build project management environments

The ideal candidate is:

• Creative enough to design innovative outdoor spaces
• Technical enough to understand construction and installation requirements
• Knowledgeable about plant selection and landscape materials
• Organized, detail-oriented, and dependable
• A strong listener who understands client needs and budgets
• Professional in communication with clients and team members
• Comfortable visiting job sites and meeting with customers

This is primarily an in-person position serving the Baton Rouge and Ascension Parish market. Team members regularly interact with clients, visit project sites, collaborate with estimating departments, and coordinate with installation crews.

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications, including:

• Base salary
• Benefits package
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Career growth potential within a thriving design-build organization

Our location:
1021 N Airline Highway Gonzales, La 70737