We are Hiring!

/ Heather Dale Garden Design/

We are looking for a garden designer on a full time or near full time basis to join our team.  We are a growing design practice based in Drumoak, Aberdeenshire creating designs for mostly private clients throughout Aberdeen City and Shire and sometimes further afield. 

 Please send CV, Portfolio and Covering letter to heather@hdgardendesign.co.uk

Further details are below

We offer:

  • A positive and supportive working environment

  • Scope for professional development with support to achieve Membership of the Society of Garden Designers

  • Starting salary around £24k depending on experience.

 

Core Responsibilities:

  • In consultation with Snr Garden Designer, generation of Concept Plans and 3D visuals for projects, using Vectorworks and Twinmotion or other visualisation software and/or hand drawn sketches

  • Preparation of detail plans, including construction detailing and planting plans

  • Participate in site visits including laying out plants to a planting plan

  • Working mainly from our studio in rural Aberdeenshire, flexible working available.

  • Plant sourcing

  • Laying out plants to a planting plan.

Skills and Experience:

  • Strong design skills and willingness to work on a variety of projects at different stages

  • A strong interest in garden design and landscaping.

  • Good plant knowledge to create site/client appropriate planting plans

  • Ability to work both individually and to collaborate as part of a team

  • Good customer service and willingness to find solutions

  • Organised, self-motivated and attention to detail.

  • Eagerness to learn and grow within the field.

  • Enthusiasm for plants and biodiversity

Required Qualifications:

  • A degree or diploma in Garden Design, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design, or related field.

  • Basic knowledge of Vectorworks is advantageous but not required, as we provide training.

  • Full UK driving license and own reliable transport