What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garden Designer position at Sacred Space Gardens?
About Us
We are an established garden and landscape company in the Twin Cities with a mission to create beautiful, native plant gardens that improve the health of our environment and provide habitat for pollinators, bird life and other wildlife. We emphasize native plants, avoid the use of chemicals and gas powered tools, and promote sustainability across our organization.
Overview of Role
We are seeking a creative Garden Designer to join our team. As a Garden Designer, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, planning, and executing garden designs that meet the aesthetic and functional needs of our clients. Your role will involve meeting (virtually and/or on site) with design clients and leads to understand their vision, conducting physical site assessments, and producing detailed garden installation plans that incorporate native plants and other garden design elements. You will also interact with our installation teams to ensure that the final result meets the client design goals.
Responsibilities
- Perform outreach and set up initial consultations with pre-qualified design leads.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their garden design preferences and requirements.
- Schedule and conduct in person site assessments to evaluate soil, climate, and existing landscape conditions.
- Create detailed garden designs, including plant selection, layout, and other design elements.
- Communicate with garden installation teams to ensure project requirements are met.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Garden Designer or in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of horticulture, native plants, landscape architecture, and design principles.
- Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with leads, clients and install teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Creative mindset with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
- Degree or certification in garden design, horticulture, or a related field is preferred.
Other Details
- This is a seasonal position beginning Mid-April through Mid-November.
- Hourly employment or project based work (applicant choice)
- Flexible schedule and hybrid work
- Starting wage at $25/hr and up based upon qualifications and experience
If you share our sustainability mission and have a passion for creating beautiful native plant gardens, we would love to hear from you. Please send a resume and a cover letter highlighting your experience and why you want to work for Sacred Space Gardens. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you!
Sacredspacegardeners.com
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Tips
Ability to Commute:
- Saint Paul, MN 55118 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Saint Paul, MN 55118: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint Paul, MN 55118
Salary : $25
