Landscape Designer

Wright Outdoor Solutions; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

ESOP after 1 year

Competitive PTO & paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Wright Outdoor Solutions is seeking a Landscape Designer to craft detailed and creative landscape designs for diverse sites and client preferences. The role focuses on delivering living spaces that blend aesthetics with practicality.

Ideal candidates have related education and experience, strong client-facing skills, and the ability to translate ideas into readable plans and proposals. This is a full-time position in Iowa with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in landscape design or related field is required or preferred.
• Professional experience designing landscapes for varied site conditions.
• Strong communication with clients and team members.
• Ability to produce scaled base plans and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Identify client needs and provide compelling design solutions.
• Perform thorough site inventory and measurements.
• Measure properties and create scaled base maps.
• Create uniquely desirable landscape designs and visualizations.
• Produce estimates and prepare detailed proposals for projects.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Time management

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Landscape Design/Horticulture/LA

Licensed landscape architect credentials (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

SketchUp

Job description

Wright Outdoor Solutions offers indoor and outdoor services to residential and commercial clients and their communities across the country. These services include tree care, landscaping and maintenance, plant design and maintenance, lawn care, holiday lights and decor, snow and ice management, and mulch. Our operations are guided by a set of values: safety, family, integrity, excellence and stewardship. We abide by the highest ethical standards, knowing customer satisfaction is our first priority, and we work as a team to deliver creative solutions to our clients. Finally, we are proud of our family founded history and have worked to retain those family values in our culture since becoming employee-owned in 2002. As we continue to grow, new opportunities are becoming available.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Landscape Designer (or Architect) is responsible for preparing detailed and creative landscape design solutions to suit a variety of site conditions and client preferences. The designers primary focus is on designing uniquely desirable living spaces

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIO

NS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job function

• s:Identify client needs and provide compelling solutio
• nsPerform thorough site inventori
• esMeasure properties and create scaled base ma
• psCreate uniquely desirable, artistic and inspirational landscape desig
• nsProduce accurate estimates and prepare detailed proposals for each proje
• ctPresent designs and proposals to clients in both person and virtual forma
• tsProcure/Purchase materials needed to complete your projec
• tsProvide excellent customer service and facilitate a great client experien
• ceWork with construction teams to ensure successful implementation of your projec
• tsMaintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetin

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OTHER DUTIE

S: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without noti

• ce.Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulati
• onsEnsure that all work is performed in accordance with industry and company standa
• rdsUphold the values of Wright Outdoor Solutions which includes; safety, integrity, excellence, stewardship and fam
• ilyPerform other duties as related or assigned in all service areas of Wright Outdoor Soluti

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JOB REQUIREME

• NTS:BA or Associates degree in Landscape Design and/or Horticulture or Landscape Architec
• ture3-5 years of professional experience in landscape design/s
• alesPossess knowledge of Iowa horticul
• plusMust possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean re
• cordMust possess expertise in landscape construction methods and mater
• ialsMust be able to create and read bluepr

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQU

• IRED:Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication s
• killsMust be detail oriented and possess project management s
• killsStrong organization and planning s
• killsExcellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritizeworkAbility to meet deadlines and work under pre
• ssureAbility to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and ve

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ADDITIONAL INFORMA

TION: Wright Outdoor Solutions offer the foll

• owing:Industry leading compen
• sation401K savings w/ 4% company
• matchProfit sharing through Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after 1 year of empl
• oymentCompetitive paid time off and paid ho
• lidaysMedical insurance, dental insurance, and vision ins
• nitiesSupport for continued education and professional certif