Project Director & Designer - Outdoor Living Innovator

Air Comfort, Inc; Novelty (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Company vehicle and phone

Job summary

Exscape Designs, a growing design-build firm in Northeast Ohio, seeks a Project Director/Designer to lead projects from concept to completion. You will blend creative design, client relationship management, and business development in a collaborative, ownership-driven culture.

Responsibilities include designing with AutoCAD/SketchUp/Lumion, driving sales, preparing estimates, and managing scope and invoices. 3–5 years in landscape design plus a degree are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in landscape or hardscape design and estimating, with a background in sales.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Lumion.
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• Strong planning, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster a respectful, collaborative workplace.
• Demonstrated business acumen and a strong sense of personal accountability.
• Preferred: Landscape Architecture degree, Aspire ERP experience, performance management and community involvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative landscape and hardscape designs using AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Lumion.
• Lead business development, prospecting, lead generation, and sales.
• Prepare accurate project estimates to align client vision with profitability.
• Define project scope, review subcontractor bids, and approve invoices.
• Serve as primary client contact and provide updates on progress.

Skills

Landscape design

Estimating

Sales experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Lumion

Job description

Exscape Designs, a growing design-build firm in Northeast Ohio, seeks a Project Director/Designer to lead projects from concept to completion. You will blend creative design, client relationship management, and business development in a collaborative, ownership-driven culture.

Responsibilities include designing with AutoCAD/SketchUp/Lumion, driving sales, preparing estimates, and managing scope and invoices. 3–5 years in landscape design plus a degree are required.