Design Project Director, Residential Outdoor Spaces

Job Description

Job Description

Residential Design Project Director

Design Stunning Outdoor Living Spaces. Build Client Relationships. Lead High-Impact Projects.

Are you passionate about creating exceptional outdoor environments and helping clients bring their vision to life?

Our client is an award-winning, rapidly growing landscape design-build firm seeking a talented Design Project Director to lead the design, sales, and execution of high-end residential landscape and outdoor living projects.

This is not a typical designer role. You'll have the opportunity to combine your creativity, client-facing skills, and business acumen while working on beautiful projects that transform outdoor spaces and enhance the lives of your clients.

If you enjoy meeting with homeowners, creating inspiring designs, presenting solutions, and seeing your ideas become reality, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

- Design custom landscape, hardscape, and outdoor living environments

- Meet directly with clients to understand their goals, vision, and budget

- Create compelling design concepts and presentations using industry-leading software

- Develop project estimates and proposals

- Guide clients through the entire design-build process

- Build relationships that generate referrals and repeat business

- Coordinate with subcontractors and internal teams to ensure successful project execution

- Conduct site visits to monitor quality, progress, and client satisfaction

- Manage your project pipeline from initial consultation through project completion

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• Work for a highly respected, award-winning organization
• Strong pipeline of premium residential projects
• Significant opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Ability to influence both design and business development
• Collaborative culture that values creativity and innovation
• Opportunity to make a visible impact on the company's continued growth

Ideal Background

We're looking for a professional who combines strong design capabilities with the ability to build trust and develop client relationships.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of landscape design, outdoor living, or design-build experience
• Experience presenting designs and working directly with clients
• Sales, estimating, or business development experience preferred
• Strong understanding of landscape and hardscape construction practices
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Technical Skills

• AutoCAD
• SketchUp
• Lumion
• Microsoft Office 365

Preferred

• Landscape Architecture degree
• Aspire ERP experience
• Leadership or team development experience

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation package including:

• Base Salary
• Performance-Based Incentives
• Health Benefits
• PTO
• Retirement Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Career Advancement Path

If you're looking for an opportunity where your designs get built, your ideas are valued, and your career can grow alongside an exceptional company, we'd love to speak with you.

Apply today for a confidential conversation.