What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Designer position at Woodside Development?
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
OVERVIEW
Under general direction from the Landscape Manager, the Landscape Designer provides
landscape design consultation by creating landscape plans and designs, preparing cost
estimates, doing research, and attending meetings with clients and workers involved in
designing or planning.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Using creativity and the beauty of nature to create a harmonious, aesthetically pleasing
and functional area. Areas may include residential and commercial lawns and
community common areas.
Planning the landscape product per architectural building guidelines, tying in new
features with current ones, by sketching it to scale. These drawings will be detailed,
down to plant type, mature size, storm water flow, etc.
Performing site analyses that include the assessment of current plants, soil conditions,
lighting, the view, and architecture style of the house.
The ability to communicate well both with clients and other types of workers
(contractors, supervisors) on the landscaping team.
Researching topics such as plants and their ability to survive in an area, guidelines and
codes.
Make public presentations when necessary to discuss the project, complete with charts,
sketches, and so forth.
Reviewing plans, proposed changes, and any other necessary documents.
Keeping records, including everything from correspondence to reports.
Assisting with establishing cost budgets and procurement of plants and related materials.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
An understanding of art, including color theory, texture, balance, proportion, and more. A
strong background in horticulture, understanding which plants will work where, and why
they will thrive there. You’ll need to be creative, yet unafraid of working with your hands and
collecting research. In addition, you will need:
Wide-ranging knowledge of plants, trees and related landscape material specific to our
plant hardiness zone
Knowledge of how ecological conditions can affect a proposed design
An understanding of the laws and codes you will have to abide by in specific areas
Raw talent for sketching and drawing. Though you will use a computer program for
most plans, you should still be able to create realistic drawings by hand.
Principles and practices of incorporating proper grading, slopes and storm water
management into landscape plans
Methods, materials and equipment used in the maintenance, repair and construction of
landscaping and irrigation systems
Hazards and accepted safety precautions in the construction of landscaping, and
operation of related tools and equipment
Methods of estimating time, materials and equipment needed to perform assigned work
in a safe and productive manner
ABILITY TO
Establish daily priorities and effectively manage own time
Converse by telephone, email and in person and be clearly understood
Respond courteously and tactfully to public inquiries and complaints
Read and interpret landscape maintenance and landscape construction specifications
Utilize computer and related software to assist in design, estimating and related
financial management
Competitive Pay.
