Are you skilled in creating beautiful, functional outdoor spaces that harmonize nature with constructed elements?

Do you thrive in using your talents to effectively design and manage a diverse portfolio of projects?

Are you passionate about serving others and building relationships with an exceptional client base?

Father Nature Landscapes is seeking a Designer|Architect to join our innovative team! We are a collaborative firm established in 2006 with a solid mission of connecting life and land. We are seeking to strengthen our distinguished studio with the addition of a Designer|Architect with strong communication skills and a clear vision of their career goals who expertly manages a portfolio of high-end, custom residential projects averaging $1 million.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet clients, creating experiences that are enjoyable and efficient. During the initial consultation, engage clients in conversation that reveals their dreams and desires for the space. In every interaction which follows, ensure communication is clear, expectations are set, deliverables are excellent, and the client is continually cared for.
• Understand each site, designing for what the land needs and the client wants.
• Conduct a site analysis while procuring measurements. Consider environmental factors such as drainage, energy availability, location of trees, drainage issues, grade changes, and more.
• With a knowledge of hardscape construction, plant material, and elements of design, envision the potential of the space during this initial consultation. Discuss the scope and scale of the property’s livability.
• Manage the design process, whether you prepare the site plan and graphic presentation yourself or subcontract it to an in-house or external designer.
• Prepare cost estimates and oversee the project’s budget.
• Present the design and estimate to clients for approval.
• Work in close collaboration with project managers to ensure designs are buildable and job sites are efficient.
• Serve as a project manager for each of your jobs, periodically visiting the job site to check on the progress and needs.

Key Skills/Attributes

• Enjoyment of people
• Creativity, curiosity, and confidence
• Active listening and verbal communication
• Critical thinking to identify solutions to problems
• Reading comprehension to understand work-related documents
• Artistic eye for elements of design such as color theory, texture, balance, proportion, and more
• Computer skills. Familiarity with CAD, GIS, and basic landscape management software is a plus.
• Horticultural experience and education. Knowing the ways ecological conditions affect a proposed design is imperative.
• Construction background. Knowing the practicality and build-ability of a proposed design is vital.
• Surveying experience and equipment knowledge
• Experience with estimation and sales.
• Business acumen

Basic Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Horticulture (BS, Hort) or Landscape Architecture (BLA) and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in high-end residential work for discerning clients.
• Additional compensation given to those possessing a Setting of Landscape Plants (SLP) and Landscape Design (LD) license attained through the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI).

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate our bulk yard, loading areas, office space, and other aspects of our facilities

Compensation

We provide the Landscape Designer with amazing perks like comprehensive health care, retirement benefits packages, incentivized goal achievement, paid vacation, and paid holidays. We also offer the Landscape Designer a generous relocation package if an out-of-state transition is involved. Furthermore, we provide continual training that allows the Designer to advance their career while strengthening the Father Nature team.

So, if you're eager to work in a place that is fun, educational, empowering...if you're driven by values such as integrity and passion...if you're ready to collaborate with a team of talented designers, trained horticulturalists, experienced managers, and dedicated professionals...if you want to create some of the most beautiful outdoor rooms in our community...then apply today!