Seasonal Color Designer​/Installation Lead

Position: Seasonal Color Designer / Installation Lead
Location: Sykesville
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** Seasonal Color Designer & Installation Lead
**** Full-time opportunity located in Sykesville, MD
**** Pay rate:  $25 - $30/hour
** Planted Earth is a distinguished Residential Landscape Contracting and Maintenance company, celebrated for collaborating with the region's top Landscape Architects. We are dedicated to installing and maintaining premier landscapes across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Our vision of "Doing Things Better" encompasses superior customer service, exceptional plant material, industry-leading partners, and a steadfast commitment to nurturing client relationships.

We are seeking a Seasonal Color Designer & Installation Lead to create refined, high-impact seasonal color displays for luxury residential properties throughout the Washington, DC metro area. This position blends elevated horticultural expertise, thoughtful design, and hands-on coordination with installation teams. The ideal candidate has a strong aesthetic sensibility, understands plant performance in Mid-Atlantic microclimates, and is committed to providing a best-in-class client experience.
** Responsibilities:
**** Design & Planning
*** Develop
** seasonal color concepts
** for spring, summer, fall, and winter rotations, tailored to each property’s architecture and garden style.
* Produce
** planting plans, color palettes, and mood boards
** for client review and proposal development.
* Select plants suited to local climate, site-specific conditions, irrigation performance, and long-term visual impact.
* Source
** premium annuals, perennials, tropicals, specialty foliage, bulbs, and décor materials
** from preferred growers and vendors.
** Client & Project Coordination
*** Consult with clients and account managers to understand aesthetic preferences and site goals, and present designs and guide clients toward elevated, cohesive seasonal looks.
* Communicate proactively regarding timelines, weather impacts, plant substitutions, and care expectations.
* Track labor and material costs to maintain
** project profitability
** and ensure efficient use of resources.
** Installation Leadership
*** Lead and support crews during installation of seasonal color change-outs and container displays.
* Lay out plant material onsite to reflect approved design intent, scale, and flow.
* Ensure
** high-end craftsmanship standards**, including spacing, layering, soil conditioning, container drainage management, and finishing presentation.
* Maintain clean, safe, and respectful work sites on private residential properties.
** Maintenance & Ongoing Display Care
*** Conduct scheduled property visits to evaluate plant health, irrigation, bloom performance, and overall aesthetic. Deadheading and freshening where necessary.
* Diagnose and resolve issues related to pests, disease, irrigation irregularities, or site conditions.
* Plan and schedule timely seasonal rotations and holiday/winter container programs.
** Qualifications
* ** 3–5+ years of experience in
** seasonal color, container garden design, horticulture, or high-end garden maintenance**.
* Deep understanding of
** Mid-Atlantic plant performance**, bloom timing, deer pressure, microclimate impacts, and soil conditions.
* Ability to create elevated, cohesive color and texture compositions (portfolio or photo samples preferred).
* Demonstrated ability to
** lead small installation crews
** and manage work efficiently.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills; professional and client-facing…