Lead Landscape Designer/ Architect/ Sales

TERRA DURA LANDSCAPES; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Terra Dura Landscapes in Austin is seeking a Lead Landscape Designer & Sales to guide clients from inquiry to approved build plans. You will produce site-accurate 2D/3D renderings using native Central Texas plantings and eco-friendly features, balancing design with practical costs.

The role blends landscape architecture with client management, offering a base pay plus commission and a collaborative team culture. Experience with SketchUp/Lumion is preferred and field work is required.

Qualifications

• Landscape Architecture degree and/or 2 years experience in design.
• Proficiency with SketchUp, Lumion, and other rendering tools.
• Familiarity with bidding projects.
• Ability to work in the field (lift over 80 LBS frequently, dig holes, and move wheel barrows).
• An open mind and open heart.

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships and sales leadership from inquiry to approved build plans.
• Create site-accurate 2D/3D renderings with native Central Texas plantings and eco-friendly features.
• Coordinate with production team for handoff from design to build.
• Manage design revisions with client feedback in structured phases.
• Prepare material takeoffs to support accurate project estimates and margins.

Skills

Field work capability

Bidding familiarity

Client communication

Open-minded attitude

Education

Landscape Architecture degree or related design experience

Tools

SketchUp

Lumion

Job description

• Client Relationship & Sales Leadership
• Landscape Architecture & Design

Company Description

Looking for Landscape Architect or Designer who want to join our landscape design/build team.

Terra Dura Landscapes is an Austin-based design/build landscaping company dedicated to crafting modern, eco-friendly outdoor spaces with the warmth and personal care of a local shop. Specializing in native Texas plants, xeriscaping, custom hardscapes, and architectural steelwork, the team creates high-end sanctuaries that thrive in the heat and rugged limestone terrain of the Hill Country. Known for blending serious craftsmanship with a tight-knit, supportive culture, Terra Dura approaches every project with a commitment to high-quality outdoor craft, water conservation, and sustainable design.

Collaborating closely with homeowners and local businesses, Terra Dura transforms property visions into beautiful, low-maintenance realities that elevate curb appeal and withstand the Texas climate. Whether building structural retaining walls or designing pollinator-friendly gardens, Terra Dura balances creativity and engineering to make Central Texas a greener, more connected place to live.

Job Description

Position Overview & Core Mission

The primary mission of the Lead Landscape Designer & Sales role is to guide clients from initial inquiry to approved, actionable build plans. This position bridges client relationships and landscape architecture, creating beautiful, site-accurate 2D/3D renderings that incorporate native Central Texas plantings, custom hardscapes, and eco-friendly features while avoiding invasive species.

Key Responsibilities & Daily Workflow

• Client Relationship & Sales Leadership
  • Lead Qualification & Discovery: Serve as the main point of contact for prospective clients, conducting initial site analyses, taking property measurements, recording topography, and photographing project sites.
  • Vision & Budget Alignment: Walk clients through their vision, budget parameters, and site dynamics during initial consultations.
  • Ongoing Client Communication: Maintain regular weekly touchpoints to keep clients informed on design queue statuses and revision timelines.
• Landscape Architecture & Design
  • Schematic & Concept Development: Draft schematic landscape and hardscape concepts in collaboration with team leadership.
  • Comprehensive Plan Creation: Deliver complete design packages, including boundary and structure scale drawings, hardscape layouts (patios, walkways, retaining walls), detailed planting plans (with plant varieties, quantities, and keys), and utility layouts (drainage, irrigation, and lighting).
  • Revision Management: Lead initial design presentations and manage client feedback through structured revision phases (one major revision and two minor revisions).
• Estimation & Build Handoff
  • Material Takeoffs: Calculate and compile precise spatial data (square footage, linear feet, and material quantities) upon design completion to build accurate project estimates and project margins.
  • Production Team Collaboration: Share project scopes, drawings, and client goals with the production team to ensure smooth transitions from paper to construction.
• Daily Operations & Communication
  • Schedule & Status Reporting: Maintain daily time tracking by project, provide daily schedule/communication updates, and share end-of-day project screenshots to ensure design accuracy and minimize re-work.
  • Team Collaboration: Actively communicate via team channels (e.g., Slack) to clarify project scopes, resolve site challenges, and continuously refine design standards.

Base Pay $50k-60k

Plus commission (10k-15k).

2 Weeks of PTO, Holidays, and good times after 60 day trial period.

Qualifications

• Landscape Architecture degree and/or 2 years experience in design.
• Proficiency with SketchUp, Lumion, and other rendering tools.
• Familiarity with bidding projects
• Ability to work in the field (I.e. lift over 80 LBS frequently, dig holes, and move wheel barrows.
• An open mind and open heart.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.