Junior Landscape Designer/Drafter

Brownswood Nursery, Inc.; Johns Island (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Certification Support

Employee discount on plants and nursey

Job summary

Brownswood Nursery, Inc. on Johns Island, SC is seeking a part-time designer with a passion for landscape design to translate client visions into enduring outdoor spaces.

You will work closely with a team of seasoned professionals in a collaborative, family-owned environment that values growth and creativity. This entry-level role offers hands-on training across design, estimating, client consultations, and project management, with mentorship and opportunities to build long-term client

Qualifications

• Entry-level opportunity with broad exposure to landscape design, estimating, client sales, and project management.
• Training in design-build processes and hands-on experience with client proposals.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to completing projects on time.

Responsibilities

• Translate client visions into stunning landscape designs and plans.
• Collaborate with seasoned professionals to deliver integrated design-build projects.
• Assist in creating proposals, estimating, client consultations, and basic project management tasks.

Skills

Creative mindset

Client communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

VizTerra 3D

Google SketchUp

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Part-Time (30-35 hours per week)

Location: Johns Island, SC (Charleston Area, Lowcountry)

Base Salary: $21-$28/hour (commensurate with professional experience)

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

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.

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.

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.
• 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 two-dimensional plans and three-dimensional representations, utilizing various media to convey the design intent.
• Technical Skills (Training Provided):
  • Experience in design or horticulture is a valuable asset but is not required, as we are committed to training the right candidate.
  • Familiarity with design software such as VizTerra 3D, Google SketchUp, or AutoCAD is a plus, but we will provide comprehensive training on the use of VizTerra 3D.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office applications is a plus.
• Administrative Efficiency: The ability to type accurately at a minimum speed of 50+ words per minute to facilitate efficient document and proposal generation.