CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
GARDEN DESIGNER
We are looking to recruit a garden designer to join our team.
Andy Stedman Design LTD is an established, yet growing garden and landscape design business, based in Chichester, West Sussex. We hold a very good reputation and receive a continuous flow of high end projects.
Key objectives of the role:
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Create beautiful, feasible and compelling designs that can satisfy a range of clients.
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Oversee and manage designs from start to finish, communicating with the client and our team throughout the process.
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To accelerate the turnaround time of designs so the sales cycle is prompt and efficient.
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Help develop processes and techniques along side the team.
Role and responsibilities
Job title: Garden Designer
Tenure: Full time
Salary: DOE
Start date: Feb/March 2020
Report to: Andy Stedman
Responsibilities
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Meeting clients independently, to take briefs and to present designs.
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Surveying sites independently.
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Writing clear design briefs and fee proposals.
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Excellent standards of design and presentation.
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Ability to make quick decisions and turnaround designs efficiently.
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Good planting knowledge and ability to create imaginative planting plans.
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Designing well annotated 2D Vectorworks plans.
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Well presented 3D models using SketchUp.
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Good knowledge of construction materials.
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Work effectively with different teams and attending site visits.
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Keep pace with new products, materials, design ideas and current trends.
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Develop and support the team with new technology, software, hardware and techniques.
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General office administration.
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Demonstrate enthusiasm and attention to detail in all aspects of the role.
Essential attributes
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Fully qualified garden designer/landscape designer/landscape architect.
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Have at least three years post graduate work experience within similar roles.
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A proactive and a self-starter.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to build excellent working relationships.
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Good horticultural knowledge.
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Solid organisational and planning skills.
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Flexibility to meet clients.
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Must have a full UK driving license and vehicle.
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Must be within driving distance (preferably maximum 30 mins) of our studio and willing to travel.
Required qualifications
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Qualified in landscape architecture or garden design, ideally to degree level (diplomas or recognised certification from accredited institutions considered).
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Strong knowledge and experience of Vectorworks, Photoshop, InDesign and SketchUp.
Recruitment processes:
Email your CV, references, portfolio and cover letter to:
Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview and a trial work period.