Landscape Designer

Farmscape; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer matching

FSA & Dependent Care

Audiobook reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

Farmscape in Oakland, CA is seeking a Design & Sales professional to create design proposals, CAD schematics, and hydrozone plans for urban farming projects.

The role combines client presentations, estimating, and ongoing project management, ensuring budgets, scopes and schedules are met on each installation.

You will collaborate with installers and maintenance teams, travel between project sites, and contribute to revenue growth by suggesting upsells while delivering high-quality landscapes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant field experience Landscape Design and/or Architecture.
• Landscape Design Degree is a plus.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-up, Google/MS Office Suite programs.
• Strong verbal and graphic communication skills.
• Well-rounded plant knowledge with focus on edibles, fruit trees and CA natives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits to create design proposals and packages.
• Create schematic designs using CAD and Adobe Suite for residential and commercial projects.
• Follow Farmscape best practices regarding selection and siting of food crops.
• Create hydrozone plans and irrigation schedules using the Farmscape methodology.
• Initiate estimating process by creating estimate documents and providing materials takeoffs.
• Present designs and estimates to clients, working through comments to close sales.
• Continue suggesting upsells throughout the installation process to increase project revenue.
• Act as Project Manager for assigned work, owning the budget, schedule and scope.
• Set and run a weekly onsite project management meeting for each installation project.
• Communicate effectively with the client at a regular cadence during the project.
• Collaborate with install foreman to receive change order requests and translate to approve change order bids.
• Assist with sourcing to match approved design.
• Work with maintenance team to transfer completed installation to their team.

Skills

Landscape design experience

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Google/MS Office Suite

Strong verbal and graphic comms

Edibles/CA natives knowledge

Time management

Education

Landscape Design Degree (plus)

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Google Suite/MS Office

Job description

Location: Oakland, CA

Schedule: Monday-Friday, onsite hours 7:30am-4:00pm.

Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k) plan with employer matching, FSA & Dependent Care plan, Audiobook reimbursement.

Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000

Type: Full time, exempt

About Farmscape

Farmscape is the largest urban farming venture in the country, with headquarters in Los Angeles and Oakland. We design, install, and maintain urban farms and sustainable landscapes for residences, restaurants, agrihoods and commercial sites.

Farmscape is committed to creating fair wage jobs with benefits including health insurance, 401(k) plan with employer matching, FSA & dependent care plan and paid vacation.

Design & Sales

• Conduct site visits to create design proposals and packages.
• Create schematic designs using CAD and Adobe Suite for residential and commercial projects.
• Follow Farmscape best practices regarding selection and siting of food crops

• Create hydrozone plans and irrigation schedules using the Farmscape methodology

• Initiate estimating process by creating estimate documents and providing materials takeoffs

• Present designs and estimates to clients, working through comments to close sales
• Continue suggesting upsells throughout the installation process to increase project revenue

Project Management

• Act as Project Manager for assigned work, owning the budget, schedule and scope
• Set and run a weekly onsite project management meeting for each installation project
• Communicate effectively with the client at a regular cadence during the project
• Collaborate with install foreman to receive change order requests and translate to approve change order bids in a timely manner
• Assist with sourcing to match approved design

Customer Service & Other Responsibilities

• Work with maintenance team to transfer completed installation to their team
• Keep records of client/garden information
• Attend staff, service and training meetings as required

• Drive between project sites and supply vendors (valid driver’s license required).

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant field experience Landscape Design and/or Architecture
• Landscape Design Degree is a plus
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-up, Google / MS Office Suite programs
• Strong verbal and graphic communication skills
• Well-rounded plant knowledge, with a focus on edibles, fruit trees and California natives
• Organized, energetic, enthusiastic, self-starter
• Exceptional time management skills, highly organized and ability to complete projects
• Flexible, open-minded and the ability to take constructive feedback
• Field experience with construction project management experience is a plus
• Ability to perform some physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions

Fair Chance Statement

Farmscape complies with the San Francisco, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). We will not inquire about or consider your criminal history until after a conditional offer has been extended. If a background check reveals a conviction that we believe may be directly related to the duties of this position, we will:

• Provide a written individualized assessment,
• Include a copy of the background check, and
• Give you at least five (5) business days to respond with relevant information or documentation.

A past conviction does not automatically disqualify you from employment. We review each case individually and consider time passed, relevance to job duties, and any evidence of rehabilitation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Farmscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].