Landscape Designer/Architect

Great Oaks Landscape Associates, Inc.; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Competitive PTO

Holiday time off

Job summary

Great Oaks Landscape Associates, Inc. seeks a Landscape Designer or Landscape Architect to join a design-driven, full-service firm serving Southeast Michigan.

You will work with registered landscape architects, designers, horticulturists, and project managers on high-end design-build landscapes. Ideal candidates have a degree in landscape architecture or related field, strong software skills (AutoCAD/SketchUp/Lumion), and a passion for high-quality design.

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion or comparable design software.
• Strong graphic presentation abilities.
• Horticultural knowledge and plant identification skills.
• Team-oriented with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop landscape designs from concept through construction.
• Produce detailed planting plans and layout drawings.
• Create 2D and 3D renderings that communicate vision clearly.
• Assist in client presentations and design development.
• Collaborate with project managers and field teams to ensure design integrity.

Skills

Creative design

Graphic presentation

Communication

Horticulture knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Professional licensure preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Lumion

Job description

Landscape Designer / Landscape Architect

Join the Creative Force Behind Southeast Michigan's Premier Outdoor Environments

Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc is a design-driven, full-service landscape contracting firm serving Southeast Michigan for over 40 years. Our work is centered around creativity, craftsmanship, and acclaimed project management - delivering premier residential and commercial outdoor environments that define properties and elevate experiences.

We are seeking a talented Landscape Designer or Landscape Architect to join our expanding creative team.

This is an opportunity to work alongside registered landscape architects, seasoned designers, horticulturists, and highly coordinated project managers on high-end, design-build landscapes across the region.

The Position

We Are Looking For a Creative Professional Who Can

• Develop compelling landscape designs from concept through construction
• Produce detailed planting plans and layout drawings
• Create 2D and 3D renderings that communicate vision clearly
• Assist in client presentations and design development
• Collaborate with project managers and field teams to ensure design integrity in execution

Ideal Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design, or related field (preferred)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, or comparable design software
• Strong graphic presentation abilities
• Horticultural knowledge and plant identification skills
• Passion for creativity and high-quality design
• Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills

Experience is valued - but talent, creativity, and drive matter just as much.

Why Join Great Oaks?

• Work on premier, design-driven projects
• Be part of a respected 40+ year company with deep regional roots
• Collaborate with accomplished professionals in architecture and project management
• Design from and explore with our 20-acres nursery surrounding our design studio and 70-acres of growing fields - including over 10, 000 trees
• Extension Holiday Time Off
• Competitive PTO
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Opportunity for long-term growth within an established, stable organization

At Great Oaks, design is not an afterthought - it is the foundation.

If you are passionate about landscape architecture and want to contribute to some of Southeast Michigan's most distinguished outdoor environments, we invite you to apply.

Salary: $60000 - $90000 per year