Landscape Design Intern; Summer

Why You’ll Love This Internship:

Sargent’s is offering a hands‑on Landscape Design Internship for students who want real‑world experience in residential landscape design. This is a learning‑focused role where you’ll work alongside experienced designers, visit job sites, and contribute to actual client projects—from early design concepts through installation.

If you’re interested in landscape architecture, design‑build firms, or the business side of design, this internship gives you practical experience you can take straight into your career (and your portfolio).

As a Landscape Design Intern, you’ll:

• Assist designers with real residential landscape projects.
• Help develop drawings, layouts, and client presentation materials.
• Participate in site visits, measurements, and field observations.
• Research plants, materials, and products for Minnesota landscapes.
• Sit in on client meetings and design presentations.
• Learn how projects are budgeted, proposed, and sold.
• Collaborate with design, sales, and installation teams.
• Support day‑to‑day project needs as part of a team environment.

By the end of the summer, you’ll gain:

• Practical experience with residential landscape design and site planning.
• Stronger plant knowledge and understanding of regional construction methods.
• Exposure to the full design‑build process—from first client meeting to installation.
• Professional communication and presentation skills.
• A foundational understanding of landscape sales, proposals, and client expectations.

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Are currently studying (or recently completed) Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design, Horticulture, or a related field.
• Are curious, motivated, and eager to learn in a professional environment.
• Enjoy both creative design work and hands‑on, real‑world experience.

Are interested in how design and business work together.

• Experience with basic design or drafting software.
• Previous work in landscaping, horticulture, construction, or customer service.
• Interest in a future career with a design‑build firm.

• Combination of office work and outdoor field experience.
• Regular interaction with designers, sales staff, installation crews, and clients.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift light materials as needed.

• Paid internship. Compensation based on qualifications and experience.
• Mentorship from experienced designers and sales professionals.
• Real project experience suitable for portfolios and resumes.