Emerging Landscape Designer
Eden Design Services is “creating dream landscapes with purpose and grace.” We are a faith based company that promises to be professional, responsive and attentive to our customers. We are also passionate about landscape design being accessible to everyone through creativity, innovative technology and streamlined processes.
We welcome all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. Eden Design Services is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Design Services is actively seeking an emerging designer who is excited to build hands-on experience and learn alongside a principal designer. This role is ideal for someone early in their landscape design career. If you’re passionate about outdoor living spaces, design, plants, and learning the full design-to-installation process, we would love to talk with you.
What You’ll Do
Under the mentorship of the principal designer:
Design Support:
- Assist in preparation of design documents, conceptual and schematic designs, design development, and construction documents
- Assist with site visits & measurements
- Prepare graphic representations, visual perspectives and presentation materials
- Participate as a team to complete projects on time and on budget
- Choose plants in Plant Master based on zone, aesthetic, water, light requirements
- Create plants in 3D Software as needed
- Create Pinterest Idea Boards
- Check in regularly with team and communicate well with others
- Estimate project time to complete tasks
- Understand Eden Design brand standards and execute at that level
- Accurately capture hours spent working
You’re a Good Fit if You
- Are a good listener, enjoy working collaboratively and asking questions
- Are curious, motivated, and open to mentorship
- Are comfortable working in a small, creative studio environment
- Have the ability to visualize concepts
- Have an understanding of scale, proportion and layout
- Understand style aesthetics and how to blend form, texture and color
- Have proficiency in Google Applications
- Are excited to learn new software as needed
Bonus (not required)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Sketchup, Structure Studios, or compatible 3D modeling software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Horticulture knowledge (California natives & drought-tolerant planting especially)
- Prior nursery, greenhouse, or contractor experience
Work Style & Schedule
- Part-time to start (10–20 hours/week), with flexibility
- In-person site visits required in the Tri-Valley Region: Livermore, Pleasanton, Danville, Alamo, San Ramon
- Remote/off-site work is welcome once trained
- 3-month initial period with the opportunity to extend or transition into a longer-term role based on performance and business needs
Compensation
- $25–$40/hour, depending on experience and skill level
- This is a W-2 temporary employee role (not contractor), to ensure compliance with CA labor law and support a learning-focused environment
- Opportunities for role growth and increased project ownership over time
How to Apply
Please submit:
- A short cover letter explaining why this role interests you
- A resume
- A small portfolio / sample of work (student projects welcome!)