Garden Designer

Wright Landscaping, Inc. is a family-owned design/build company located in Lake Bluff, IL, proudly serving the North Shore for over 25 years. We specialize in high-end residential design, construction, and maintenance, and are deeply committed to delivering exceptional quality and service while building lasting relationships with our clients. Our team thrives on collaboration, mutual respect, and shared dedication to excellence.

Position Overview

Wright Landscaping is seeking a skilled and passionate Garden Designer to join our staff. This position will oversee the design, installation, and ongoing maintenance of seasonal annuals, perennial beds, and rose gardens across our high-end residential properties. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on horticultural expertise with an eye for design, ensuring our clients’ landscapes remain vibrant, healthy, and beautiful throughout the growing season.

Key Responsibilities

Seasonal Planting & Design

• Plan, coordinate, and install seasonal annual displays (spring, summer, fall, and winter).
• Assist with layout and plant selection to enhance overall aesthetics.

Perennial & Rose Care

• Prune, deadhead, fertilize, and monitor perennial beds for peak performance.
• Implement best practices for rose health, including fertilization, pest/disease monitoring, and seasonal pruning.

Maintenance & Monitoring

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor plant health, soil conditions, and irrigation needs.
• Identify and address issues related to pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies.

Client & Team Coordination

• Collaborate with landscape designers, maintenance crews, and project managers to ensure installations meet client expectations.
• Communicate proactively with clients and team members regarding seasonal schedules, plant care, and recommendations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on horticulture or landscape maintenance experience, with a focus on annuals, perennials, or roses.
• Knowledge of plant care, soil health, pruning techniques, and pest/disease management.
• Ability to identify a wide variety of annuals, perennials, and roses.
• Aesthetic eye for plant combinations, seasonal color, and design.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage or salary, based on experience.
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays (Including 2+ weeks at the end of the calendar year)
• Annual Merit Bonuses
• (5) Day Work Week
• Opportunity to work on high-end residential properties with a skilled landscape team.
• Professional development and continuing education in horticulture available.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person