Landscape Designer

Mariani Enterprises, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

PerkSpot

Long-Term Disability and Life Ins.

Paid time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Transparency

Job summary

Mariani Enterprises LLC seeks a Landscape Sales Designer with a strong design sensibility who can build client relationships and develop opportunities into successful projects. You will lead the sales process from initial consultation through proposal, collaborating with Design, Construction, and Maintenance teams to ensure smooth handoffs from sale to execution.

The role requires 3–5 years in landscape and proficiency in CAD and 3D visualization; licensing is a plus.

Qualifications

• Require degree in landscape-related field.
• Experience with CAD and design presentation tools.
• Landscape Architecture license is a plus.
• 3–5 years in landscape industry.

Responsibilities

• Act as design partner to refine project goals and develop design solutions.
• Create detailed landscape designs that balance aesthetics, function, sustainability and budget.
• Produce plans and drawings using CAD or hand methods.
• Lead design development from concept to construction documentation.

Skills

Landscape design

Client relationships

Budgeting

CAD software

3D visualization

Education

Landscape Architecture degree

Tools

Lumion

CAD software

Job description

Work With The Best

We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless.

At Back to Nature Home and Garden, we transform high-end residential properties into exceptional outdoor living spaces. We design, build, and maintain customized landscapes that reflect each client’s unique taste and lifestyle. Our team takes pride in delivering a truly bespoke experience - from concept to completion and beyond.

Back to Nature Standard A Back to Nature team member embodies our values and culture.

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Fun: A charismatic person who can talk to anyone; flexible, fearless, and excited to help build something awesome and share it with the world.
• Passionate: A lover of plants, landscapes, and people.
• Problem Solver: Someone willing to find resolutions through critical thinking.
• Methodical: Someone who has superior organizational skills, integrity and great follow-through on tasks.
• Creative: A person who is always thinking of fresh ideas to better the client experience.
• Graceful: This person is self-aware, well-spoken, and humbly the voice of BTN.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Join Back to Nature as a Landscape Sales Designer. This is a client-facing sales role for an experienced landscape professional who combines a strong design sensibility with the ability to build relationships, understand client needs, and develop opportunities into successful projects. The Landscape Sales Designer will lead the sales process from initial consultation through proposal and project development, using their landscape knowledge and creative expertise to develop compelling solutions for each client. This role requires strong communication, follow-through, and the ability to confidently present ideas, develop scopes and budgets, and guide clients toward a decision. The Landscape Sales Designer will collaborate closely with our Design, Construction, and Maintenance teams to ensure a seamless transition from sale to execution. This position offers the opportunity to earn commission based on project development and closed business.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a key design partner to the Designer/Sales Lead, contributing to client discovery, refining project goals, and developing design solutions based on client preferences, budgets, and site conditions.
• Develop comprehensive, creative landscape designs that integrate aesthetics, functionality, sustainability, and budget constraints.
• Creating detailed plans and drawings, either by hand or using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Lead design development from conceptual design through construction documentation and implementation.
• Prepare take-offs, estimates, and material specifications.
• Select appropriate plants, trees, and materials based on climate, soil conditions, maintenance needs, and desired aesthetics.
• Coordinate with landscape architects, engineers, contractors, gardeners, and other professionals to execute designs.
• Conduct site visits and field coordination to ensure design intent is met.
• Adjust designs as needed to accommodate client feedback, site conditions, or regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Research and coordinate necessary permits, zoning variances, and township/municipal approvals required for project execution, including submitting applications and responding to review comments.
• Stay current with trends, materials, and best practices in landscape design and construction.
• Take ownership of assigned projects while collaborating effectively within a design team.
• Support and mentor junior designers as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design, Horticulture, or a related field
• Landscape Architecture license is a plus
• Experience with Lumion and other 3D visualization, rendering, or presentation software is a plus
• 3-5 years of professional experience in landscape
• Strong proficiency in CAD software and design presentation tools
• Experience developing projects from concept through construction administration (preferred)
• Knowledge of site planning, grading, and planting design
• Familiarity with permitting processes and agency submittal requirements for residential landscape and site work is a plus.
• Strong understanding of plant materials, growth requirements, and maintenance
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Client-focused mindset with strong customer service skills
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

The Perks

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• FSA/HSA
• PerkSpot
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)
• Pay Transparency

Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.

Position Range: $70,000 - $80,000

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Employers can only E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. A part of the U.S. Immigration laws protects legally-authorized workers from discrimination based on their citizenship status and national origin. If you have the skills, experience, and legal right to work, your citizenship or immigration status shouldn’t get in the way.

Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Frank Mariani had a vision. As the leader of one of the nation’s largest and most respected landscaping companies, he had come across many like-minded businesses in his travels. These companies shared similar ambitions, values and challenges. He asked himself if it would be possible to create the ultimate industry peer group to help each of these companies become even better at servicing clients, creating opportunities for their associates and building a more secure future for all. Thus, the Mariani Premier Group was born.