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  [Jobs](https://gardensdb.com/jobs) / [Colm Joseph Gardens](https://gardensdb.com/studios/colm-joseph-gardens) 

  Full-time   Part-time   Permanent   Flexible hours   Flexible location  

 Garden Designer / Landscape Architect 
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 [Colm Joseph Gardens](https://gardensdb.com/studios/colm-joseph-gardens) 

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 The brief 
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**Garden Designer / Landscape Architect**

**Main Purpose of the Job**
As Garden Designer / Landscape Architect, you will support the design and delivery of our high-quality landscape projects, as well as contribute to the development and growth of the design studio.

**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, including specifications, scale drawings, planting plans, and construction details
- Attend site visits and meetings as required, representing the company with professionalism
- Communicate with clients and collaborators as required, including handling new client enquiries

**Key Skills and Qualifications Required**

- Degree or Diploma in Garden Design or Landscape Architecture, or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in residential landscape design; experience within other design studios 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 presentations
- A sound foundation in landscape construction, including the design of bespoke hard landscape elements
- Strong plant knowledge, with creative and practical planting design skills
- Relevant project management and coordination experience
- Current full UK driving licence and own vehicle, as the role requires travel to site and in-person meetings
- Eligibility to work in the UK, with fluency in spoken and written English

**Personal Skills and Attributes**

- Highly motivated and passionate about garden and landscape design
- Excellent attention to detail and drive to produce high-quality work
- Excellent communication skills — graphic, verbal, and written — along with strong time and workload management skills

**Application Information**
Please send the following to :

- Your up-to-date and tailored CV
- A summary overview of your portfolio (maximum 5 A3 pages) showing examples of your relevant work — please clearly identify work that is wholly your own and work completed 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 to be confirmed.

Anticipated start date: Summer 2025

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