Senior Landscape Designer - Ecological Landscaping Lead

Rutheo Designs LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 40 hours annually

Sick leave accrual

Health insurance 50% coverage

Job summary

Rutheo Designs LLC in Seattle is seeking a Senior Landscape Designer to develop thoughtful, ecologically grounded landscapes for residential projects. You’ll meet with clients, analyze sites, create concept plans, and coordinate plant orders with local nurseries and our team to ensure accurate installations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in landscape design focused on PNW ecology and horticulture, strong plant knowledge, and proficiency with SketchUp, Revit or AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in landscape design with a focus on PNW ecology & horticulture.
• Strong horticultural knowledge and plant identification skills.
• Comfortable meeting with clients and presenting design ideas.
• Organized and capable of managing multiple projects.
• Interested in ecological landscaping and habitat restoration.
• Detail-oriented and collaborative with staff.

Responsibilities

• Attend site analysis visits and consultations with design clients.
• Create landscape design plans for residential projects.
• Follow the Rutheo Designs design process for each client project.
• Coordinate plant orders, deliveries, and pickups from local nurseries.
• Work with the Project Manager and installation crew to ensure smooth installations.
• Respond to client inquiries related to design work.
• Maintain professionalism and clear communication with clients and staff.
• Wear a work uniform during all client meetings and when on job sites.

Skills

Landscape design

Client presentations

Site analysis

Horticulture knowledge

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or related field

Tools

SketchUp

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Rutheo Designs LLC in Seattle is seeking a Senior Landscape Designer to develop thoughtful, ecologically grounded landscapes for residential projects. You’ll meet with clients, analyze sites, create concept plans, and coordinate plant orders with local nurseries and our team to ensure accurate installations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in landscape design focused on PNW ecology and horticulture, strong plant knowledge, and proficiency with SketchUp, Revit or AutoCAD.