Outdoor Design Specialist: CAD & 3D Rendering Expert

People Solutions Center; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 65,700 - 80,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k)

Three weeks paid time off

Commission opportunities

Job summary

Element Outdoor Living seeks a Landscape Design Specialist in Wilmington, NC to translate initial concepts into refined CAD plans and fully rendered 3D visualizations that communicate design intent and inspire client confidence.

The candidate should be positive, proactive, and professional, with creative, detail-oriented thinking to shape unique outdoor environments and present ideas compellingly to clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in residential landscape design or landscape architecture.
• Strong plant knowledge and understanding of grading and drainage.
• Experience with hardscape design, pools, outdoor kitchens, fire and water features, and outdoor carpentry.
• Skilled in CAD and 3D visualization software (CAD + LandFX and SketchUp + Lumion).
• Portfolio of completed or representative design work is required.
• Ability to work through design challenges with creative problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses including plant evaluation, soil and drainage assessment, lighting, viewsheds, and architectural context.
• Develop design solutions that align with client goals and site opportunities.
• Create concept plans, detailed CAD drawings, and 3D rendered models and graphics. Experience in LandFX, SketchUp, and Lumion is a plus.
• Incorporate environmental regulations, site constraints, and sustainability considerations into design work.
• Assist with preparing proposals, presentations, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with architects, project managers, engineers, surveyors, and build team members to ensure design intent carries through to construction.

Skills

CAD

3D visualization

LandFX

SketchUp

Lumion

Collaboration

Tools

SketchUp

Lumion

Job description

Element Outdoor Living seeks a Landscape Design Specialist in Wilmington, NC to translate initial concepts into refined CAD plans and fully rendered 3D visualizations that communicate design intent and inspire client confidence.

The candidate should be positive, proactive, and professional, with creative, detail-oriented thinking to shape unique outdoor environments and present ideas compellingly to clients.