What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Designer position at OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS GROUP LLC?
Description
For over 17 years, OEG has been leading expert in innovative design, construction, and maintenance of both residential and commercial outdoor environments. Our passion lies in crafting outdoor spaces that inspire, rejuvenate, and elevate our clients lifestyles with exceptional quality. With a full in-house team of landscape architects, construction specialist, property care professionals, maintenance experts, and skilled horticulturists, we bring extraordinary outdoor living visions to life. OEG is dedicated to quality craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology, and customer satisfaction, ensuring every project is both functional and visually stunning.
Why Join OEG?
At OEG, you're not just starting a job - you're embarking on an exciting career journey. As a family-based company, we are deeply committed to supporting our team members through growth opportunities, promoting from within, and offering financial assistance for educational development. Experience the vibrant OEG culture, where every team member thrives in a supportive, rewarding work environment that mirrors our passion for excellence.
Job Summary:
The Landscape Designer will be an integral member of our nontraditional, collaborative Landscape Design team to create, develop, and execute designs for truly distinctive outdoor spaces per client request. The Landscape Designer is a creative professional who plans and designs outdoor spaces, including gardens, parks, and residential yards, by selecting appropriate plants, hardscape materials, and features to create aesthetically pleasing and functional environments while considering site conditions, client needs, and environment factors.
Requirements
Duties/Responsibilities:
-Site Analysis: Conduct on-site assessments to evaluate existing conditions like soil type, drainage, sunlight exposure, and topography.
-Design Development: Create detailed landscape plans using computer aided design software, including plant layouts, hardscape elements (patios, walkways), and grading changes. Conceptual design through team Charette and AutoCAD plans based on conceptual design.
-Plant Selection: Choose appropriate plant species based on climate, maintenance requirements, visual appeal, and environmental considerations.
-Presentation & proposal: Present graphic design plans and proposals to clients, addressing any concerns and obtaining approval.
-Material Selection: Select suitable hardscape materials like pavers, stone, and edging to complement the design.
-Sustainability practices: Incorporate environmentally conscious design elements like water conservation strategies and native plant selection.
-Compliance with regulations: Adhere to local zoning codes and permitting requirements.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Confidence in hand and computer-generated graphics
- Proficient in AutoCAD/2D drafting and 3D modeling software (Sketchup), Adobe Suite
- Knowledge of Planting Specification & Design, Standard Construction Details & Industry means/methods, preferred
- Must be willing to engage in client communications and interaction
- Eager to learn and develop new skills, including budgeting and estimation
- Desire to work as part of a dynamic team and develop personal and team goals
- Creative problem-solving skills and critical thinking
Education and Experience:
-Bachelor’s Degree in landscape architecture, architecture, or design field
-1-2 years’ experience in Landscape Architecture or design firm, preferred
-Landscape Architecture license not required (plus)
Physical Requirements:
Frequent sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Frequently operates a computer and other office machinery
Frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs, squatting on uneven terrain
Must be able to occasionally move up to 15 pounds
Frequent work outdoors and subject to extreme heat/cold and other weather elements.
We offer competitive pay commensurate with experience. Company medical coverage, dental and vision. Term Short/Long and Life disability coverage, 401k with a Company match, Paid Community Service Time, Paid Time Off, Onsite Leadership Coach, and much more.
