Landscape Designer​/Drafter

Location: Johns Island

Position:
Landscape Designer/Drafter

Full-Time (40-45 hours per week)

Location:

Johns Island, SC (Charleston Area, Low country)

Compensation:

Base Salary: $45,000 - $60,000 (commensurate with professional experience)

A Collaborative and Inspiring Opportunity with a Family-Owned Leader in Low country Horticulture

About Brownswood Nursery:

As Charleston's largest nursery and premier design-build firm, Brownswood Nursery offers a complete line of integrated services, creating a unique synergy between growing, design, installation, and maintenance. We are deeply committed to investing in the professional growth of every member of our team, offering a clear path for advancement. We believe in providing the tools, training, and experience necessary for you to assume responsibilities that align perfectly with your desired long-term career goals in the industry.

Brownswood Nursery, Inc. offers more than just a job; it offers a place to grow within a friendly, family-owned company that has been inspiring people in the Charleston area since 1978. We provide competitive wages and a supportive, full-time environment for a highly motivated creative individual who is passionate about crafting beautiful, enduring landscapes.

Why You'll Thrive as a Brownswood Team Member:

You are a creative self-starter with an acute interest in horticulture and landscape design, eager to translate client visions into stunning, functional outdoor spaces. In this collaborative environment, you will work alongside seasoned professionals who are dedicated to fostering your growth.

• Mentorship and Skill Development:
  You will be immersed in our established design process, receiving hands-on training that covers the full lifecycle of a design-build project.
• Comprehensive
  
  Experience:
  
  This excellent, entry-level opportunity is designed to give you broad exposure to all critical aspects of the business: landscape design, detailed estimating, professional proposal preparation, client sales consultation, and project management.
• Dedication to Detail:
  You appreciate the fine details that distinguish a good design from a great one and possess the perseverance to ensure every project is seen through to completion on time and to the highest standard.
• Long-Term Client Relationships:
  Your goal will be to provide clients with a finished landscape design that they can cherish and enjoy for a lifetime, building lasting relationships based on quality and trust.

What We Offer:

We believe in supporting our team members' professional aspirations and personal well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects our commitment to a positive and rewarding work experience:

• Exceptional Growth Potential:
  Significant opportunities for personal and professional development within the design and horticultural fields.
• Dynamic Work Culture:
  Be a part of a fast-paced, friendly, and energetic work environment that values collaboration and creativity.
• Targeted Training:
  Access to specialized, on-the-job landscape design training from experienced designers.
• Professional Certification Support:
  Financial and logistical support for valuable Horticultural Certification and training opportunities, such as the South Carolina Certified Nursery Professional (SC CNP) or South Carolina Certified Landscape Professional (SC CLP).
• Competitive Compensation: A competitive salary that is commensurate with your experience and qualifications.
• Financial Security and Time Off:
  • Potential eligibility for our 401K retirement plan, featuring a generous 4% employer match.
  • Potential eligibility for Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Family Support:
  Partial reimbursement credit for childcare expenses.
• Employee Perks: A generous employee discount on our wide selection of plants and nursery products.

What We Are Looking For :

We seek a driven individual whose values align with our commitment to quality, collaboration, and client satisfaction:

• Attitude and Initiative: A positive, flexible, and highly self-starting individual who thrives on collaboration and possesses the necessary perseverance to see complex projects through to successful completion.
• Integrity and Dedication: A strong work ethic and unwavering integrity are essential.
• Organizational Mastery:
  Excellent organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills, with a high attention to detail, are crucial for managing multiple design projects simultaneously.
• Client Interaction
  
  Skills:
  
  The ability to professionally and courteously interact with prospective and current clients, serving as a knowledgeable and reliable representative of Brownswood Nursery.
• Commitment to Team Growth: A willingness to contribute to our team's collective growth by both giving and gracefully receiving constructive criticism in a respectful, professional manner.
• Communication Proficiency:
  Clear, compelling communication skills-both verbal and written-are required for internal team coordination and external client presentations.
• Design Visualization:
  The ability to clearly communicate design details in both…