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Landscape Designer (3–5 Years Experience) San Francisco Bay Area | Independent Contractor

Homestead Design Collective is seeking a creative, motivated Landscape Designer to join our growing team in the San Francisco Bay Area. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of professional experience and a strong interest in hands-on involvement throughout the entire design process—from early concept development to final design presentation. This is an independent contractor position with opportunity for growth.

About the Role The Landscape Designer will collaborate closely with the Owner and Lead Designer on residential projects, contributing creatively and technically at every stage of design. This position can work remotely, in addition to meeting at our East Bay office and client job sites throughout the SF Bay Area.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

  • Creative, curious, and imaginative approach to landscape design
  • Strong desire to work collaboratively within a design team, under the guidance of the Owner and Lead Designer
  • Experience or interest in residential landscape projects with a focus on custom design, edible landscapes, and California native plantings
  • Knowledge of, and interest in, sustainable practices, materials, and emerging technologies
  • Proficiency in CAD drafting, conceptual sketching, and formal hand drawing
  • Working experience with Vectorworks, SketchUp, and Lumion
  • Participation in concept presentations, with careful note-taking for follow-up and revisions
  • Ability to revise and finalize landscape plans with polished graphics and clear, concise annotations
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with strong attention to detail and professionalism
  • Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
  • Graduate of an accredited landscape architecture or landscape design program

About Homestead Design Collective

Homestead Design Collective is a San Francisco Bay Area landscape design firm focused on creating beautiful gardens that provide harvest. Our team offers a unique and sophisticated approach, using both organic farming and fine gardening skills, for people who want help creating aesthetically designed, organic edible gardens. Homestead provides design and full-service organic maintenance, harvesting, bee keeping, preserving, floristry and composting services.

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Please email a cover letter and pdf including relevant samples of your work illustrating the range of technical skill to hello@hdcgardens.com

No phone calls please

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visas at this time.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 40 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lafayette, CA 94549

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