Position Overview: We are seeking a talented project assistant to join our creative team.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for plants and details with a deep understanding of horticulture, combined with artistic flair and technical expertise in landscape design.
If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to e-mail us your resume and portfolio to Meg Graham, Director of HR: [email protected].
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with landscape architects and clients to develop planting plans and furniture designs that align with project goals, site conditions, and environmental considerations.
- Visit project sites to assess planting progress, provide guidance to installation teams, and ensure design fidelity.
- Update and maintain digital and physical records of selections, layouts, and design revisions.
- Participate in design meetings, client presentations, and project reviews to refine and finalize planting designs.
- Select appropriate plant and flower species based on factors such as climate, soil conditions, aesthetics, and maintenance requirements.
- Create container, annual and vegetable garden layouts, including plant quantities, spacing, and arrangement.
- Prepare and present design proposals, mood boards, and visualizations to convey concepts to clients and stakeholders.
- Oversee the implementation of planting plans during construction, ensuring quality and adherence to design intent.
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to contractors and maintenance teams regarding plant care and management post-installation.
- Review project specifications and site analysis to inform planting design decisions.
- Conduct research on plant species, including growth characteristics, seasonal variations, and environmental tolerances.
- Develop planting and site furnishing schedules and procurement lists for project implementation.
- Communicate with vendors, suppliers and nurseries to source high-quality materials and samples.
- Coordinate with project managers and construction teams to integrate planting plans into overall project timelines.
- Source, order and coordinate delivery of plant material, containers, furniture and fabrics from a variety of vendors, nationwide.
- Compile vendor billing for review, recording and submission to clients, yearly maintenance budget reconciliation, proposals and presentations.
- Follow up internally and with contractors on upcoming schedules, outstanding project items and maintenance
- Create presentations for clients using InDesign
- Source annuals, bulbs, finish samples, containers and furniture, in person and online, from vendors across the country
- Create plant and site furnishing lists using Excel
- Manage contractor billing, record keeping and yearly budget presentation
- Visit project sites to install plant material, review garden, receive deliveries, etc.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Planting Designer or similar role in landscape architecture or garden design.
- Proficiency in CAD software, Adobe Creative Suite, and other relevant design tools.
- Strong knowledge of plant materials, their growth habits, and maintenance requirements.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate design concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
- Creative vision combined with a meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Additional Information:
- Work Environment: Monday through Friday 8:30-5:30 with an hour for lunch/breaks.
- Benefits: Health benefits, paid time off, 401(k), to/from office commute paid, or parking provided, and opportunities for career growth within a dynamic and expanding company.
- Salary: Range is $62,000-80,000; the offer will be based on experience, skills and background in similar positions.
Physical requirements of the role:
- Lifting, Carrying and Moving: Frequent lifting, carrying and moving up to 20 lbs. or more of plant and landscape-related materials (paint, stakes, tools, lasers, samples etc.) onsite or to/from the site and in the office. Specifically, during layouts, occasional lifting, carrying and moving can be large parts of the workday.
- Mobility: Frequent visits to jobsites require being outdoors for extended periods from time-to-time in variant site conditions, and this position will require walking, hiking, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time during the day on varied terrain: dirt, rocks, concrete, grass, wet and dry surfaces, finished and unfinished landscapes and varied ground conditions.
- Working conditions: Our clients’ projects are across the USA, and therefore this position requires the ability to work outdoors frequently at jobsites in all weather conditions and throughout all seasons: sun, rain, ice, snow, etc., depending on location.
- Protective Gear: Requirement to wear clothing for the expected site and weather conditions, including protective clothing and hard-toed boots/shoes (where dictated)