Landscape Designer

Description

The Landscape Designer/Landscape Architect must be thoroughly familiar with designing all aspects of landscape construction to include: site analysis, grading, drainage, plant selection and placement, hardscape (patios, walkways, decks, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, etc.), water features, lighting, etc.; and be able to design the same using AutoCAD software. This position will work alongside our Senior Landscape Designers and Architects to complete site studies and create base plans, planting plans, grading plans, lighting plans, and final master plans for high-end residential and specialty commercial clientele. The Landscape Designer/Landscape Architect must have excellent analytical, aesthetic, and communication skills. The Landscape Designer will interface with the company Sales, Production, and Administrative personnel.

Skill Set & Educational Requirements: The Landscape Designer must possess the following skillset and educational background:

• Minimum of five years of design experience in the Green Industry.
• Minimum of three years of design experience with AutoCAD.
• Have a minimum of an associate’s degree (preferably in the Green Industry).
• Hold a current Landscape Designer license or certification, if appropriate.
• Possess a portfolio of at least ten computer designs that were installed, with photographs of completed jobs.
• Able to conduct thorough site analysis.
• Able to analyze drainage and grading requirements.
• Able to design quickly and efficiently.
• Able to translate designs into working drawings/documents for field personnel.
• Have a clean criminal record.
• Proficient in both oral and written communications.
• Able to represent the company in a courteous and professional manner.

Success Factors:

• A self-starter.
• Action- and results-oriented.
• Excels at working with, supporting, and encouraging a team.
• Aesthetically sensitive and aware.
• Environmentally sensitive and aware.
• Desires to grow professionally and seeks to improve personal skill set.
• Accepts and appreciates input/feedback from fellow staff members.
• Accepts and appreciates correctional input/feedback from fellow staff members.

Here’s Some of What’s Great About The Pattie Group:

• Forty-five hours of required education every year (industry and non-industry related) – The Pattie Group is always learning.
• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• 401k Program w/ Company Match
• Profit-Sharing
• Paid time-off and paid holidays.
• Company picnics, parties, meetings, staff baseball games, cookouts – The Pattie Group likes to have fun.
• A yearly awards banquet to celebrate the year’s accomplishments.
• Employee reward system.
• Discounted Cleveland sporting tickets.

About The Pattie Group, Inc.:

Since 1968, The Pattie Group, Inc. has provided award-winning and nationally renowned design, installation, and management of breathtaking landscapes and outdoor settings throughout Northeastern Ohio.

We are an equal opportunity employer who is always looking to hire highly motivated and driven professionals with a passion for learning and growing both as an individual and as part of our team. While it is a major plus for you to possess skills and experience in the areas of horticulture, irrigation, electrical, construction, design, etc., it is unnecessary if you have the qualities and characteristics to be trained to be a top performer in your field.

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