Design Associate

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Landscape East & West is a full service design/build and maintenance, customer focused landscape contractor.

Landscape East & West is seeking to add a key member to our residential landscape installation sales department in the role of Design Associate. This position will be responsible for coordinating with the Senior Design Consultants & Client Representatives to accomplish the work required to close sales and achieve the annual department sales target.

• Assist with and/or prepare residential base maps and landscape design, construction estimates, proposals, and presentations as directed by design consultants
• Work with maintenance client representatives to assist with enhancement designs and suggestions. Meet with homeowners and HOA boards along with the client representatives to present enhancement proposals
• Create design packages for seasonal displays and container plantings
• Coordinate sub-contractor quotes and permits

• Minimum 4 years' experience in the landscape design and construction industry
• Degree in landscape design or related field preferred (can be used to substitute for some work experience)
• Experience designing hardscapes (including walls), grading, drainage, lighting, and softscapes. Design experience with decks, trellis, fencing, and roof structures is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of Pacific Northwest plants
• Basic knowledge of CAD software (Dynascape DS preferred) and Sketch Up
• Use excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with colleagues, clients, and vendors
• Proficient in Microsoft 365
• Possess a valid driver's license

• Ability to navigate through client's property, over possibly uneven and/or sloped terrain.

This is a full-time position with flexible, hybrid work from home & office schedule (hybrid schedule available after 90 days).

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• FSA/HSA
• Perk Spot
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.