Landscape Architect

Landscape Designer | Remote

Full Time | Remote LATAM | Seattle Sustainable Landscapes

About Seattle Sustainable Landscapes

Seattle Sustainable Landscapes is a residential design and build landscaping company based in Seattle, Washington. We create thoughtful, sustainable outdoor spaces and work across landscape design, construction, irrigation, lighting, and ongoing yard care.

Our design team works closely with project managers, estimators, and field crews to make sure our designs are not only beautiful, but also practical to build, maintain, and budget.We are looking for a

Remote Landscape Designer to support our design team with residential landscape projects from concept development through construction ready documentation.

What You’ll Do

As a Landscape Designer, you will help transform client goals, site information, and design direction into clear, thoughtful, and buildable landscape plans.

You will:

1. Develop residential landscape concepts, layouts, and design plans
2. Produce accurate 2D plans, drawings, and construction documentation
3. Create planting plans and assist with plant selection appropriate for the Pacific Northwest
4. Translate site measurements, photographs, surveys, field notes, and existing conditions into accurate design drawings
5. Revise designs based on client feedback, budget considerations, and field conditions
6. Collaborate remotely with project managers, estimators, designers, and construction teams in Seattle
7. Coordinate design details related to hardscaping, grading, drainage, irrigation, lighting, planting, and other landscape elements
8. Help ensure designs are practical to construct and aligned with project budgets
9. Maintain organized project files, drawings, revisions, and design documentation
10. Participate in virtual project meetings and design reviews

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who combines strong design judgment with technical accuracy.

You should have:

1. Professional experience in landscape design, landscape architecture, or a closely related field
2. Experience designing residential landscapes
3. Strong understanding of landscape plans, construction drawings, and technical documentation
4. Experience with landscape design and drafting software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Vectorworks, Land F/X, or comparable tools
5. Ability to interpret site plans, surveys, measurements, photographs, and field documentation
6. Understanding of planting design, hardscaping, grading, drainage, and basic landscape construction principles
7. Strong attention to detail and drawing accuracy
8. Ability to receive feedback and efficiently revise designs
9. Strong organization and communication skills
10. Ability to collaborate effectively with a team while working remotely
11. Professional English communication skills

What Would Make You Stand Out

Experience with any of the following would be especially valuable:

1. Residential design and build landscaping
2. Pacific Northwest planting and landscape design
3. Sustainable or ecological landscape design
4. Construction detailing and documentation
5. Landscape estimating or designing within established project budgets
6. Irrigation or landscape lighting coordination
7. 3D modeling and landscape visualization
8. Working remotely with U.S. based design or construction teams

How We Think About Design

At Seattle Sustainable Landscapes, good landscape design goes beyond creating an attractive plan.

We want designs that respond to the site, meet the client’s goals, respect the project budget, and can successfully be translated into the finished landscape.

That means our designers collaborate closely with the people estimating and building their work. We value creativity, but we equally value practicality, accuracy, communication, and a willingness to understand what happens in the field.

To Apply

You can apply here on LinkedIn. Additionally, please submit your resume and a portfolio showing relevant landscape design work to Ver el correo electrónico en click.appcast.io.

Your portfolio should ideally include examples of residential projects, design plans, planting plans, construction drawings, or other work that demonstrates both your design ability and technical skills.