Horticulturist/Creative Designer (4+ years)
CLINTON+RIES Landscape Architects is seeking to fill a unique position that incorporates landscape design, horticulture, and the decorative arts. This full-time position requires a dynamic, high-energy, detail oriented plantsperson who works well independently as well as being a reliable member of our design team. The candidate will be responsible for managing, designing, organizing, procuring, cost estimating, project tracking, and on-site layout for seasonally rotated decorative planted containers located throughout several high-end, retail-oriented commercial developments. The candidate will be responsible for all FF&E (Furnishings, Finishes & Equipment) projects, including client communications, research, presentations, ordering, procurement, tracking, and budgeting. Other responsibilities include supporting senior staff in typical landscape architectural design and detailing work.
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or Horticulture
Horticultural knowledge of landscape plants, plant culture, and plant maintenance
Creativity with a strong design sense of color, balance, texture
Positive attitude and ease working with clients, contractors, vendors, and design teams
Strong and clear communication skills
Desire to work hands-on in the field with landscape contractors