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Mariani Landscape

Landscape Designer

MI, PetoskeyPosted 2 days ago
Full-timeonsite

Job Description

Work With The Best

We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide.  Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects.  Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network.  The opportunities are endless.

Job Overview 

The Landscape Designer supports the design team in creating functional, visually appealing, and site-appropriate landscape plans for clients. This role is responsible for assisting in concept development, drafting, estimating, and preparing presentations under the guidance of a licensed landscape architect. The ideal candidate brings creativity, horticultural knowledge, and technical skill to support the successful execution of custom outdoor living environments.

Responsibilities and Duties 

  • Assist with site analysis, including site measurements, photography, and drone piloting

  • Produce accurate base plans, conceptual designs, planting plans, and construction drawings using CAD and/or hand drafting

  • Prepare 2D and 3D visualizations (renderings, sketches, models) to support design presentations

  • Collaborate with internal teams (sales, construction, project managers) to align design with budget, schedule, and buildability

  • Source materials and develop plant palettes appropriate for the site and client preferences

  • Contribute to cost estimates, material take-offs, and design revisions

  • Attend client meetings, take notes, and participate in design discussions

  • Coordinate with vendors to confirm availability and suitability of materials

  • Coordinate with local and federal agencies to obtain permitting for work proposed

  • Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements 

  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in Landscape Design, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, or a related field (degree preferred but not required with equivalent experience)

  • Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office (or equivalent)

  • Strong plant knowledge and interest in residential outdoor living spaces

  • Familiarity with construction materials, grading, drainage, and landscape systems

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

  • Industry specific certifications such as CGIP or CNM are ideal.

  • Must possess a strong ability to multi-task, and exercise efficiencies in time management

  • Must possess superior interpersonal skills with clients and colleagues, and do so with excellent written and verbal communication

  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites, as needed

The Perks 

  • 401(k) plan with company match  

  • Medical insurance  

  • Dental insurance  

  • Vision insurance  

  • FSA/HSA  

  • PerkSpot  

  • Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance  

  • Paid time Off  

  • Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Employers can only E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

A part of the U.S. Immigration laws protects legally-authorized workers from discrimination based on their citizenship status and national origin. If you have the skills, experience, and legal right to work, your citizenship or immigration status shouldn’t get in the way.

Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

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