Assistant Landscape Designer 

Interested in designing and managing the construction of sustainable landscaping projects? 

Arterra is looking for a motivated assistant landscape designer to help design and manage the construction of projects including rain gardens, bayscaping and hardscaping at residential properties throughout the DC metro area. 

This position requires a motivated candidate with strong communication and interpersonal skills, impeccable attention to detail, and interest in plants/landscape design/entrepreneurship. 

Sense of humor and intellectual curiosity are key to success in this role. A candidate who is flexible, creative, thinks strategically and is highly collaborative will thrive in this position. The assistant will work closely with other team members, partners, vendors and clients. 

Excellent opportunity for a motivated candidate to expand their knowledge and skills in the landscape design/build and environmental industry. 

 

Job Responsibilities

Assist landscape designer with landscape design of rain gardens, bayscaping, hardscaping, stormwater systems

Calculate plan take-offs, prepare cost estimates, and develop Budget Cost Analysis for various projects

Source high quality materials including trees, shrubs, perennial plants and stone from multiple vendors

Communicate with clients during design and installation process

Manage production schedule for projects

Coordinate with foreman of in house crew and subcontractors

Site layout for installation crews

Create social media postings

 

Requirements

2 or more years of Experience 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail, sense of humor and positive energy

Reliable transportation, clean driving record

Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn

Determination and perseverance 

Superior time management/organization skills

 

Strongly desired

Graphic communication skills 

Hand render skills

Experience with landscape design, social media, business, construction and/or horticulture

Degree in landscape design/architecture, business, environmental science, etc. 

Photography/Videography skills

 

Application instructions

Interested candidates please send resume, cover letter and available start date to team@arterralandscapes.com