What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Architect/Designer position at Kemora Landscapes?
About the job
Kemora Landscapes is a dynamic residential design and build landscaping company located on the north side of Chicago. We’re currently seeking both an entry level and experienced Landscape Designer/Architect with an interest in urban design, often in smaller spaces.
EXPERIENCED LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
Responsibilities:
- Meeting with residential clients, listening to their needs and providing an accurate assessment of the scope of customer projectConfidently providing innovative design solutions, plans and recommendations to sell landscape jobs
- Drafting design plans by hand or electronically via AutoCAD or SketchUp
- Project coordination from initial design and sales process to successful follow through and installation
- Clearly communicating with clients in order to form positive, long term relationships
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of landscape design or landscape sales experience
- Established background in landscape design, or degree in landscape architecture, horticulture or similar field
- Familiarity/knowledge of local plants and hardscape materials
- Ability to estimate projects accurately
- Motivated self-starter who enjoys working both alone and with a team
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills to balance multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable meeting with residential clients to present plans, answer questions and sell projects
- Must have a reliable vehicle
ENTRY LEVEL LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
Responsibilities:
- Collaborating with Senior Landscape Designers to draft plans and do material take offs by hand or electronically via AutoCAD or SketchUp
- Taking measurements of client spaces
- Creating estimates for clients
- Collecting information for residential landscape permit process
- Great opportunity to grow into a more direct sales and design role
Qualifications:
- Established background in landscape design, or education in landscape architecture, horticulture or similar field
- Ability to estimate projects accurately
- Motivated self-starter who enjoys working both alone and with a team
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills, comfort working in a fast-paced environment
What Kemora Offers:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Paid time off
- Health insurance contributions
- Mileage reimbursement
- Positive, inclusive work environment
Candidates interested in applying should send resume and work samples. Please indicate in the subject line which position you are applying for.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:
- Commission pay
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Sketchup: 1 year (Preferred)
- AutoCAD: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $75,000