Landscape Architect/Designer

Enjoy a Creative Work Environment as You Bring Joy to People's Lives Through Landscaping in Central Kentucky

Tired of overworking? Creativity stifled in your work environment? At Inside Out Landscape Design, it is more than a landscaping job: we love enriching people's lives by creating beautiful outdoor spaces they can enjoy with their friends and family. We bring our expert knowledge of area horticulture, design, construction, sustainability, and more together in a proven process that focuses on clear communication, professional service, and customer satisfaction. With sustainable landscaping practices, including the use of responsible drainage systems and the planting of Kentucky native species and pollinator-friendly plants, we create low-maintenance spaces and preserve the land for future generations. Our team and the earth are at the center of it all. If this sounds like something you'd like to be a part of, please apply.

We are seeking an experienced landscape architect/designer who is detail oriented and has great design sense, as well as can specify materials, create construction documents, complete takeoffs, review materials needed for estimates and takeoffs, create estimates and proposals, sales, and 3d renderings. We have an assistant designer already on staff for measuring and inputting base maps; Designer must be able to measure sites and grades, input measurements and other details into Vectorworks if needed. Must love working with people and helping them solve their landscape issues.

Here's a quick look at a few of the benefits you'll enjoy as an Inside Out team member:

· Year-around employment

· A balanced work-life schedule: Monday-Thursday 7:30-5:30 Or Mon-Fri 8-4:30 up to 40+ hours - typically ½ to full day off on Friday; Flexible schedule for Landscape Architect/Designer position

· Fun, family-like work environment

· Competitive pay, will commensurate with experience and skill $75,000-90,000, starting range depending on experience and skill

· Health insurance after 90 days (100% paid by us)

· Life insurance (100% paid by us)

· Discounted dental and vision and AFLAC (employee paid)

· Financial counseling and a 401K retirement plan

· Flexible spending account

· Paid time off

· Employee discounts

· Support for ongoing education and professional development

· Company-sponsored events

· Working Advantage discounts and rewards

· Potential to become owner

· And more!

How to apply: Visit our website at www.kentuckylandscapedesign.com/contact/

Required Skills and Responsibilities:

Min. 5 years landscape architecture/design for commercial and residential hardscapes, landscapes

Min. 1-year 2D and 3D renderings, BIM and 3d models

Vectorworks certification *Vectorworks can be downloaded for free for 30 days. We require a Vectorworks drawing submittal as part of the application process.

Creativity and sustainable design

Measuring jobs and topography/grades and inputting to computer (if needed, typically the assistant does this)

Detail-oriented, construction detail drawings, takeoffs

Outdoor living and landscape construction knowledge

Must be able to sit at a computer 8 hours or longer a day, able to lift up to 25 pounds or more, and measure jobs, have valid driver’s license and clean record

Plant and material knowledge, especially versed in natives, prairies, and ecological landscapes

Communicate with other designers, assistant designer, crew leaders and staff throughout job construction

Meeting with clients

Bonus Skills:

Graphic design and Adobe Suites, Estimating, Proposals, Certified APLD or Licensed ASLA

Your passion for horticulture, construction, and creativity is welcome here! If you're ready to start a long-term career that gets you involved in the community with a company that encourages your personal and professional development, we hope you apply today. We look forward to meeting you!