Landscape Architect or Designer

Creative Landscaping & Design; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pay and benefits

Retirement with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid training and development

Family-friendly work schedule

Job summary

Creative Landscaping & Design is seeking a Landscape Architect/Designer to lead projects from consultation to completion. This role involves evaluating site conditions and collaborating with a talented design team to refine concepts and produce detailed drawings. Candidates should have experience with design software and a strong knowledge of plants and hardscapes. The company offers industry-leading pay, retirement matching, and a family-friendly work schedule in a positive, tobacco-free environment.

Qualifications

• Lead the design of landscape projects from consultation to completion.
• Evaluate site conditions for comprehensive designs.
• Collaborate with the design team to refine concepts.
• Coordinate with engineers and municipalities during design.

Responsibilities

• Create vision and build client relationships.
• Collaborate on detailed construction drawings.
• Refine plans and resolve technical details.

Skills

Design software experience (AutoCAD, LandFX, SketchUp)

Knowledgeable in plants and hardscape design

Problem-solving and communication skills

Organizational ability

Positive attitude

Excellent time management skills

Willingness to learn and grow

Professional and courteous teamwork

Job description

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT / DESIGNER

WE ARE CREATING LANDSCAPES FOR LIFE, CELEBRATING 50 YEARS!

JOIN OUR TEAM!

• We take caring for our team seriously. Very seriously! When we say caring is in our nature, it doesn't just refer to our clients and their properties.
• Challenge yourself at an award-winning company with many career paths to choose from and an impeccable safety record.
• Get rewarded with industry-leading compensation, retirement savings plan, profit sharing, and referral bonus program.
• Have fun in a great team culture, outside, with team events, BBQs, and family gatherings.
• Strong Team Core Values, and also a 100% tobacco-free and alcohol-free environment.

Who We Are:

• Creative Landscaping & Design is an industry-leading, professional outdoor landscaping firm specializing in custom landscape design, installation, and ongoing landscape services.
• We have been creating and maintaining inspiring and sophisticated outdoor spaces for 50years throughout Southwest Michigan.
• We are located near Lake Michigan in beautiful St. Joseph, Michigan.

Skills Required:

• Design software experience (AutoCAD, LandFX, SketchUp,etc.).
• Knowledgeable in plants, hardscape design, and installation.
• Enjoys communicating with people, solving problems, and has strong organizational ability.
• Great positive attitude.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and collaborate with a broader team of professionals.
• Ability to work with other team members in a professional, friendly, and courteous manner.
• Please include your resume within your application, along with professional recommendations.

Job Description:

• Lead the design of landscape projects from initial site consultation through final walk‑through, creating the vision and building the client relationship.
• Evaluate site conditions -including slope, soil, and water flow - to create comprehensive designs.
• Collaborate with the broaderdesign team on select projects, refining initial concepts and developing them through construction drawings and documentation.
• Coordinate with consultants, engineers, and municipalities as necessary during the design phase to refine plans and resolve technical details.

As we grow as a company and team, we need to fill this critical role. Opportunities exist for experienced candidates with a growth mindset, positive attitude, great work ethic, and team approach.

What We Offer:

• Industry‑leading pay and benefits.
• Be part of an exciting, growing company of professionals.
• Retirement with 3% company match.
• Paid Time Off with additional time off over the holidays.
• Family‑friendly work schedules during the week - we do not actively work on weekends.
• Paid training and development opportunities.
• Career development in business and leadership.
• Fun times, great culture, strong core values, and hard work.
• Beautiful client properties to take pride in designing, building, and servicing.
• 100% tobacco‑free and alcohol‑free environment.

Contact

You can apply or contact us on our careers page at www.CreativeLandscapingInc.com.

COME GROW WITH US!