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Custom Foodscaping is full service ecological edible landscaping company in St. Louis, Missouri. We design, install and maintain edible landscapes for residential and commercial clients. We are looking for an Edible Landscape Designer / Foodscape Designer to join our team.
Requirements
Job Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $35,000- $45,000 based on experience
Custom Foodscaping is seeking a full-time foodscape designer to manage a significant amount of clients, from consultation to installation.
About Custom Foodscaping
Custom Foodscaping helps people grow organic fruits and veggies at their homes, businesses or community spaces with the mission of creating a healthier and more connected world.
We offer full service design and installation services for any type of food-producing landscape. We specialize in customized raised veggie beds, herb gardens, food forests and campus gardens for schools, corporations and community organizations.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for carrying the client experience from scheduling of consultations to the provision of a design, proposal and budget. This involves first meeting the client at their location and advising them on the foodscape possibilities for their landscape. This consultation is followed by seeing the process through design, bidding, and scheduling of a potential installation. Finally, by working with the installation manager the project will be brought to completion.
This position will perform a wide variety of landscape designs related to residential properties. These include raised bed gardens as well as edible perennial landscapes.
Specific duties will be performed based on professional training and experience, with support, training and supervision from our existing designers.
Responsibilities/Activities
- Participate in weekly team meeting and any additional design meetings necessary
- Work with Install Manager to ensure scheduling and client communication success
- Complete Site Analysis: includes on-site visit with clients to work on goal articulation, site measurements, etc.
- Complete Designs: includes materials, dimensions, etc.
- Work with clients to determine the final selection of materials for the project
- Follow-up with the client to keep them informed of the progress
- Identify client's feedback and ensure we answer all concerns
- Compile all items needed for a sales presentation
- Visit site when needed to ensure proper installation of the landscape
- Occasional assistance on installs and maintenance is expected
- Familiar with or willing to learn Google Workplace, Click Up, Slack, Quickbooks
Preferred Qualifications
- Formal training in landscape design/horticulture and/or 2-5 years directly relevant experience
- Proficiency of Auto-Cad or similar landscape design presentation program
- Current drivers license
Want to apply?
- Please send your resume, previous designs and a cover letter to jobs@customfoodscaping.com by June 5
Benefits
Additional Information
- Time off for all major holidays including:
- Between Christmas and New Years
- Gratitude Break the 3rd week of November
- 1 Week PTO in July
- Additional time off is available as requested. We do not have a specific amount of PTO or sick days. We see time off as part of the general health and wellness of each person. Thus, time off is flexible and specific to each persons circumstances.
Company Culture: Our work environment is fun, motivating, inspiring and lighthearted. We respect the needs and specific work styles of our employees. Expect mulch parties, happy hours, camping trips! We work hard and we have fun creating incredible edible landscapes for clients.
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