Commercial Landscape - Landscape Designer

Commercial Landscape - Landscape Designer

Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in eight states across the United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. At Monarch Landscape Companies, your achievements determine your rewards, your abilities define your success, and your professionalism leads to autonomy!

The Landscape Designer will work closely with a Senior Landscape Designer and Project Manager who will mentor you and provide guidance to help you grow professionally while contributing to the success of our design team. Responsible for working with clients, account managers, operations personnel and other Design Team members to produce creative, precise, and practical landscape designs.

• Associate’s degree in horticulture, landscape design, landscape architect or other related field: or equivalent experience and knowledge in the industry.

• At least 1
  -2 years of experience in landscape design or horticulture, with a basic understanding of Landscape Design and Horticulture. Entry – level candidates with relevant coursework or internship experience will also be considered.

• Valid Driver’s License from state of employment, required.

• Detail oriented, highly organized, ability to work independently or as part of a team
• High level understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English
• Effective oral and written communication English required
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet time sensitive deadlines
• Ability to speak or has an interest in learning Spanish
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate effectively with senior designers, clients, and contractors
• Interest in obtaining the following certifications: LA license, LEED AP, CLT, CLP, and CID
• Basic proficiency in Desing software (Sketch Up, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools)
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly to clients and team members
• Passion for creativity, sustainability and design
• Has knowledge of construction safety practices

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Constantly required to talk, hear, see, sit, stand and walk
• Must be able to see at close vision, distant vision, peripherally, have depth perception and have the ability to adjust focus
• Frequent use of hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Constantly required to use computer-based systems
• Constantly required to be on the telephone
• Frequently sits for long periods of time in the office environment
• Travel required within assigned territory to and from job sites and customer meetings, travel will be in a mobile vehicle
• May involve some evening or weekend hours depending on project deadlines

The following are the tasks considered to be the essential duties of the Landscape Designer position. Though they are listed in order of importance a successful person in this position will perform all these duties with equal skill and enthusiasm.

• Meet with existing and potential clients to determine design needs, requirements, and requests.
• Prepare designs and proposals to meet clients’ needs.
• Collaborate with clients on designs to final versions.
• Work with Account Managers to create proposals for design installations. Landscape
• Work with clients on a regular basis to maintain working relationships and enhance customer service.
• Source and order specialty materials.
• Communicate…