Junior Garden Designer

Our client is currently seeking a Junior Landscape designer to join the team. The role would focus on the design of classical private gardens across historic estates, private homes and listed properties.

Established over 25 years ago, this design-led landscape studio specialises in high-end private residential projects across the South of England. Their work spans country gardens, listed buildings, rural estates, and new homes, often in close collaboration with architects, planners, and interior designers. Renowned for their thoughtful, research-driven approach, the team creates designs rooted in the history, architecture, and wider context of each site.

Combining traditional design principles with extensive horticultural expertise, they craft gardens that are both inspiring and enduring. They are now seeking a Junior Designer to join the team, an opportunity well suited to someone with a passion for traditional garden styles and a desire to grow and develop within the role long term.

Role & Responsibilities

Support design across all project stages: concept, detail, and build monitoring
Work directly with clients, attending meetings and site visits throughout the project
Work on gardens surrounding listed buildings, country estates and rural homes
Contribute to planting design and material selection
Liaise with architects, contractors and gardeners to ensure design integrity
Represent the practice with clarity and professionalism

Required Skills & Experience

1 years' experience in UK Landscape projects is essential
Experience in traditional garden design is highly beneficial but not essential
Plant knowledge and understanding of seasonal planting
Confident presenting ideas and liaising directly with clients
Experience or interest in the traditional/classical garden design principles is essential
Proficient in Vectorworks (training offered); 3D skills are a bonus
Comfortable collaborating within multidisciplinary teams
Driving licence required for site visits
Please note the role would require the right to work in the UK and does not offer sponsorship

What you get back

Salary: £27,000 - £36,000 depending on experience
Private healthcare
5% matched pension
Paid parking and company phone
Discretionary bonus scheme
Holiday allowance increasing annually (up to 10 extra days)
Hybrid working after 6 months