Landscape Designer

Blooming Landscape & Design, LLC is seeking an experienced, self-directed Landscape Designer to join our growing team for the upcoming season (April–November), with long-term opportunities available for the right candidate.

We are a full-service landscape design, installation, and maintenance company serving Durango and the Four Corners region. We specialize in regenerative, pollinator-friendly landscapes using native and perennial plant communities, rain and stormwater harvesting, organic soil-building practices, and pesticide- and herbicide-free methods. We are certified in permaculture design and install food forests in both urban and rural settings.

Our mission is to transform the landscaping industry from one dominated by lawns and exotic plantings into one that restores biodiversity, supports pollinators and birds, and creates beauty, resilience, and healing for people and the planet.

We are looking for someone who can step in with minimal training, take ownership of projects, and confidently guide clients from concept through installation.

Position Overview

The Landscape Designer will lead residential and select commercial design projects from initial consultation through installation oversight. This role requires both strong design ability and consultative sales skills.

The ideal candidate is creative, technically skilled, highly organized, client-focused, and aligned with our regenerative philosophy.

Approximate workload: 30–40+ hours per week depending on seasonal demand.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct initial client consultations and site visits
• Perform detailed site analyses, measurements, and documentation
• Develop scaled conceptual and final landscape plans
• Produce 3-D renderings and presentation materials
• Present designs to clients and confidently sell the installation
• Prepare project estimates in collaboration with management
• Bid projects and assist with closing sales
• Provide design oversight during installation to ensure fidelity to plans
• Research plant materials, regenerative strategies, and regionally appropriate solutions as needed
• Assist with additional design and administrative duties

Required Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in Landscape Design, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Design, or related field
• Demonstrated experience developing professional landscape plans for clients
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (minimum 6 months professional use) or comparable industry-standard drafting software
• Experience with SketchUp or other 3-D rendering platforms
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong understanding of landscape design principles and best practices including plant materials, grading and drainage, hardscape integration, and installation protocols.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines independently
• Strong client communication and presentation skills
• Experience with Excel or Google Sheets
• Willingness to reside in or relocate to the Durango area for the season
• Reliable personal computer and smartphone for communication
• Be willing to work from home

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing in the Southwest, particularly Southwest Colorado
• Knowledge of native and drought-tolerant plant palettes
• Familiarity with regenerative landscape principles
• Permaculture design knowledge or certification (preferred but not required)
• Experience in consultative sales or closing design-build projects

Who You Are

• A self-starter who thrives with autonomy
• Passionate about regenerative and pollinator-supportive landscapes
• Confident presenting ideas and guiding clients toward decisions
• Detail-oriented while maintaining big-picture design vision
• Comfortable working independently and collaborating with a small team
• Organized and systems-minded
• Innovative and solutions-driven
• Professional, respectful, and committed to upholding the mission of Blooming Landscape & Design

Compensation & Benefits

$25–$30/hour, depending on experience
Design commission and bonus opportunities
Paid training
PTO and accrued sick leave
Opportunity for long-term growth within the company

If you are passionate about ecological design, excited by meaningful client relationships, and ready to contribute to a mission-driven company working to reshape the future of landscaping, we would love to hear from you. Please send a resume and 3 references no later than March 27th, 2026.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person