Junior Landscape Designer

Smart Landscapes; Mornington; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Landscapes in Mornington is seeking a junior landscape designer to join our small team. You will see projects through from concept to construction and maintenance, mentored by our lead designer.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or have 1–2 years' experience, proficient with Vectorworks or similar CAD, and possess strong sketching and plant knowledge. A current driver's licence and good communication skills are essential as you grow with us.

Qualifications

• For landscape, design education or current completion.
• Proficiency in Vectorworks or similar CAD software.
• Good plant knowledge for diverse gardens.
• Strong sketching and visual communication abilities.
• Eye for detail and interest in garden maturation.
• Good communication and willingness to learn.
• Current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare concept plans, detailed designs and planting plans for residential projects.
• Produce drawings, 3D visuals and client meeting materials.
• Carry out site visits and measurements and prepare site analysis.
• Prepare construction drawings and documentation for the build team.
• Assist with plant and material selections and specifications.
• Liaise with construction and maintenance crews to ensure designs work on site.
• Attend client meetings and develop client contact as confidence grows.

Skills

Hand sketching

Visual communication

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Certificate IV or Diploma of Landscape Design (TAFE or equivalent)

Tools

Vectorworks

Job description

Smart Landscapes is a landscape design, construction and maintenance business based in Mornington. We create residential gardens and outdoor spaces and look after many of them long after they're built. We're looking for a junior landscape designer to join our small team and grow alongside our lead designer. This role suits a recent graduate or someone with 1–2 years' experience. You'll see a project through its whole life: design, construction and ongoing maintenance, all in one business.

Key responsibilities

• Helping prepare concept plans, detailed designs and planting plans for residential projects
• Producing drawings, 3D visuals and presentation material for client meetings
• Carrying out site visits and measures, and preparing site analysis
• Preparing construction drawings and documentation for our build team
• Helping with plant and material selections and specifications
• Liaising with our construction and maintenance crews so designs work on site and hold up over time
• Attending client meetings, and taking on more client contact as you build confidence

About you

• A Certificate IV or Diploma of Landscape Design (TAFE or equivalent), or currently completing one
• Knowledge of Vectorworks or similar CAD program
• Good plant knowledge, ideally suited to all different types of gardens
• Strong hand-sketching and visual communication skills
• An eye for detail, and an interest in how gardens are built and how they mature
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn
• Current driver's licence

About us

• Smart Landscapes is a landscape design, construction and maintenance business based in Mornington. We create residential gardens and outdoor spaces and look after many of them long after they're built.
• Mentoring from an experienced designer, with real input into live projects
• Vectorworks training
• Exposure to design, construction and maintenance in one business