Landscape Architect or Designer

• We take caring for our team seriously. Very seriously! When we say caring is in our nature, it doesn't just refer to our clients and their properties.
• Challenge yourself at an award-winning company with many career paths to choose from and an impeccable safety record. 
• Get rewarded with industry-leading compensation, retirement savings plan, profit sharing, and referral bonus program.
• Have fun in a great team culture, outside, with team events, BBQs, and family gatherings.
• Strong Team Core Values, and also a 100% tobacco-free and alcohol-free environment.

• Creative Landscaping & Design is an industry-leading, professional outdoor landscaping firm specializing in custom landscape design, installation, and ongoing landscape services.
• We have been creating and maintaining inspiring and sophisticated outdoor spaces for 50 years throughout Southwest Michigan. 
• We are located near Lake Michigan in beautiful St. Joseph, Michigan.

• Design software experience (AutoCAD, LandFX, SketchUp, etc.).
• Knowledgeable in plants, hardscape design, and installation.
• Enjoys communicating with people, solving problems, and has strong organizational ability.
• Great positive attitude.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and collaborate with a broader team of professionals.
• Ability to work with other team members in a professional, friendly, and courteous manner.
• Please include your resume within your application, along with professional recommendations.

• Lead the design of landscape projects from initial site consultation through final walk-through, creating the vision and building the client relationship.
• Evaluate site conditions - including slope, soil, and water flow - to create comprehensive designs.
• Collaborate with the broader design team on select projects, refining initial concepts and developing them through construction drawings and documentation.
• Coordinate with consultants, engineers, and municipalities as necessary during the design phase to refine plans and resolve technical details.

As we grow as a company and team, we need to fill this critical role. Opportunities exist for experienced candidates with a growth mindset, positive attitude, great work ethic, and team approach.