Landscape Architect or Designer

Piala’s Nursery & Garden Shop, Inc. is seeking a Landscape Designer or Landscape Architect to work with our design, sales and construction team. This position requires working directly with clients, design build staff and subcontractors to provide comprehensive landscape consultation, design and installation services.

Our ideal candidate enjoys developing creative and high-quality design solutions to suit each client’s wishes. Attention to detail and excellent communication skills are of great importance. Must be able to handle multiple concurrent deadlines. A degree in Landscape Architecture or equivalent is strongly preferred. Our ideal candidate is highly organized, self-motivated and passionate about design, with a minimum of 5 years experience in the design or design build industry and is proficient in the following:

• Site Measuring
• Inventory and analysis
• Conceptual landscape design
• Grading and drainage design
• Landscape construction techniques
• Knowledge of common Wisconsin landscape plants
• Building and maintaining long term client relationships
• Working with build management and teams to address issues, maintain communication and ensure the “vision” is executed in a high quality, accurate and timely manner
• Working with other departments within the company to enhance the work environment, customer satisfaction and success of the company

Benefits:

• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Simple-IRA
• Direct Deposit
• Health Insurance
• Employee Discount on all hardgoods, greengoods, labor and landscape projects
• Licensure fee reimbursements
• Continuing education opportunities

REQUIREMENTS

• • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in the design or design/build industry
  • Knowledge of common Wisconsin landscape plants
  • Experience with vector-based design programs (AutoCAD, Dynascape or similar)
  • Proficient user of MS Office
  • Proficient user of Adobe Suite applications
  • Experience with Google SketchUp is a plus, but not required
  • Ability to close sales (prior sales experience is preferred but not required)
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • A positive attitude
  • Self-directed quick learner and problem solver
  • Ability to maintain a professional appearance
  • Ability to take ownership of projects from start to completion
  • Ability to multitask and coordinate workload to meet deadlines

Piala's is a family owned and operated nursery, garden shop, and full-service landscape design-build company located in Southeastern Wisconsin. We pride ourselves on our quality plant stock, experienced installation crews, and talented designers.