Landscape Designer

W3Global; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health benefits

Professional development assistance

Performance bonuses

Job summary

W3Global in Louisville, KY is seeking an experienced landscape design-build professional to lead high-end residential projects from client consultation through construction documents and site execution. This on-site opportunity collaborates closely with the General Manager and landscape technicians to maintain design integrity in the field.

You will craft site analyses, planting plans, and hardscape layouts, prepare stamped drawings, and present concepts to clients, delivering a meticulous,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design-build and/or construction administration experience.
• Experience with high-end residential design.
• Strong Kentucky plant knowledge.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with SketchUp, Lumion, or similar rendering software.
• Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Self-starter with initiative and ability to work on-site with minimal oversight.
• Ability to read and coordinate with engineering drawings and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design high-end residential landscape projects from concept to construction documents.
• Prepare construction documents and technical drawings, including plans requiring a professional stamp.
• Conduct site visits during construction to confirm design intent and troubleshoot field questions.
• Present designs to clients and guide decisions from initial consultation through completion.
• Coordinate with the General Manager and landscape technicians to align design and build phases.
• Contribute to plant palette references and design documentation for the region.
• Collaborate with and support other team members as the design team grows.

Skills

Design-build experience

Client-facing communication

Presentation skills

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Lumion

Job description

About the Role In this role, you'll work on high-end residential design-build projects from initial client consultation through construction documents and into the field. This is a fully on-site position: you'll be working from our Louisville office and job sites throughout the process, working closely with our General Manager and landscape technicians to keep design and build phases aligned.

What You'll Do

• Design high-end residential landscape projects from concept through construction documentation, including site analysis, planting plans, hardscape layouts, and grading/drainage plans
• Prepare construction documents and technical drawings, including plans requiring a professional stamp
• Conduct site visits during construction to confirm design intent and troubleshoot field questions alongside our General Manager and landscape technicians
• Present designs to clients and guide them through decisions from initial consultation through completion, delivering a high-touch, white-glove experience at every stage
• Coordinate with our General Manager and landscape technicians to keep design and build phases aligned
• Contribute to plant palette references and design documentation for the region
• Collaborate with and support other team members as our design team grows

Required

• Based in or willing to relocate to the Louisville, KY area and work on-site full-time.
• 5+ years of experience, including design-build and/or construction administration
• Experience with high-end residential design
• Strong plant knowledge for the Kentucky region.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with SketchUp, Lumion, or similar rendering software
• Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills
• Outgoing, personable style with a proven ability to build genuine rapport and trust with high-net-worth clients
• Self-starter who takes initiative on projects and client needs without requiring heavy oversight
• Commitment to delivering a high-touch, white-glove client experience from first consultation through project completion
• Ability to read and coordinate with engineering drawings, grading/drainage plans, and technical specifications

Preferred

• Familiarity with regional plant material and horticultural conditions specific to Kentucky/the Ohio Valley
• Prior experience in a residential design-build-maintain firm
• CLARB certification or eligibility

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Health benefits
• Professional development assistance
• Performance bonuses