MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB As Garden Designer / Landscape Architect you will support the design and delivery of our high-quality landscape projects, as well as the development and growth of the design studio itself. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Collaborate on the development of landscape design concepts and proposals • Create 3D CAD models and presentations of the studio’s designs • Produce technical design information e.g. specifications, scale drawings, planting plans, construction details, etc. • Attend site visits and meetings as projects require, representing the company with professionalism • Client and collaborator communication and meetings as required, including handling new client enquiries KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED • Degree / Diploma in Garden Design or Landscape Architecture, or equivalent professional experience • Minimum 1-2 years work experience in residential landscape design, experience within other design studio(s) preferred • Strong software skills: proficiency in SketchUp, Vectorworks 2D, and Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) is essential; proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign (or Affinity Publisher and Affinity Photo) is desirable • Proven ability to develop creative design proposals with clear and persuasive design presentations • A sound foundation of landscape construction knowledge, including design of bespoke hard landscape elements • A strong plant knowledge with creative and practical planting design skills • Relevant project management and coordination experience • Current and full UK driving licence and own vehicle, as the job requires travel to site and other in-person meetings • Eligibility to work in the UK, with fluency in spoken and written English PERSONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED • Highly motivated and passionate about garden and landscape design • Excellent attention to detail and drive to produce high-quality work • Excellent communication - including graphic, verbal and written - and time and workload management skills APPLICATION INFORMATION Please send the items below to info@colmjoseph.co.uk : • Your up-to-date and tailored CV • A summary overview of your portfolio (max. 5no. A3 pages) showing examples of your relevant work – please clearly identify work that is wholly your own and work that was done in collaboration with others • Your salary expectations Further information may be requested. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview at a date, time and place tbc Anticipated start date: summer 2025