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Pacific Outdoor Living.com

Landscape Designer representative

Location(s): San Luis Obispo, CA
Contact Name: Paola Castro
Contact Email: hr@pacificoutdoorliving.com
Contact Phone: (323) 244-4000
Salary Range: $100,000

Web Site: pacificoutdoorliving.com

Job Description: 

LANDSCAPE DESIGNER REPRESENTATIVE
$100K to $150K+ (base salary and commissions)

Position Overview: 

Join our growing team at Pacific Outdoor Living, based in San Luis Obispo,  
California as a Landscape Designer Sales Representative. The purpose of this  
role is to attentively listen to homeowners' ideas and educate them on both  
our company and the best solution to the problem they are wanting to solve  
— while appealing to their aesthetic preferences and functional  
requirements.
This position is a hybrid of design knowledge and sales ability. The ideal  
candidate must understand landscape construction, be comfortable reading  
blueprints and site plans, and be capable of developing or collaborating on  
professional landscape design drafts.
This individual will work closely with our design and technical team, so must  
be a likeable and group-oriented individual who applies a teamwork approach  
to getting sales in the door.
Our core values are the backbone of our business and guide our hiring  
process. We select only the finest candidates: we are professional,  
industrious, accountable, inspirational, known for our integrity, aligned,  
product-oriented, and disciplined. If this describes you, you may be a great  
fit for our expanding team.

About Pacific Outdoor Living:

Pacific Outdoor Living is a leading Landscape and Design company. Our  
reputation for excellence has placed us on the Inc. 500 list of  
fastest-growing companies. We have over 400 reviews on Yelp with a 4.6-star  
rating and over 275 reviews on Google at 5 stars.
We are a platform enabling committed team members who align with our values  
to create futures for themselves and their families — achieving personal,  
professional, and financial goals.
Our mission is to create amazing outdoor spaces with the utmost quality and  
speed, through innovative systems, to the total delight of the customer. We  
excel at this daily as a team of professionals.

Performance Responsibility:

· Attain or exceed the minimum sales target of $50,000 weekly by  
successfully closing 1–2 projects.
· Take precise measurements of each site and create accurate estimates.
· Read and interpret blueprints, grading plans, irrigation plans, and  
construction drawings.
· Develop or collaborate on landscape design drafts, layouts, and conceptual  
plans (hand-drawn or software-based).
· Understand irrigation systems, plant selection, hardscape materials, and  
construction feasibility to ensure designs are both beautiful and buildable.
· Present the estimate and design in person and be willing to do what it  
takes to close each sale, ideally on the second visit.
· Follow up promptly with potential clients to provide additional  
information and move them toward decision-making.
· Maintain a high customer satisfaction rate by ensuring clear  
communication, setting realistic expectations, and delivering on promises.
· Stay informed about trends in outdoor living and incorporate innovation  
into your sales strategy.
· Participate in weekly sales meetings and professional development  
training.

Capabilities:

· Ability to read and understand construction plans and blueprints.
· Ability to create landscape design drafts and layout drawings (hand-drawn  
or software-based).
· Strong understanding of plant materials, irrigation systems, pavers,  
retaining walls, and outdoor construction principles.
· Strong communication skills to connect with clients and articulate value.
· High level of precision and attention to detail in measuring and  
estimating.
· Drive and creativity to close sales effectively.
· Excellent time management and organizational skills.
· Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach.
· Adaptability and solution-focused thinking.
· Desire to grow into a leadership or management role within the company.

Education and Experience:

· GED or high school diploma preferred.
· Strong background in landscape construction, hardscape, planting,  
irrigation, or home improvement.
· Experience reading blueprints and construction drawings required.
· Ability to create landscape design drafts and layout drawings (hand-drawn  
or software-based). AutoCAD or similar software is preferred but not  
required.
· Sales experience is highly advantageous but not required. A willingness to  
learn and improve sales techniques is essential. Candidates without sales  
experience must demonstrate success in a client-facing role.

Requirements: 

· Ability to travel to residential sites for consultations and assessments,  
including navigating outdoor and uneven terrain.
· Prolonged periods of driving within the service area.
· Frequent use of computer, tablet, or smartphone for communication and  
estimates.
· Ability to take precise measurements and demonstrate materials.
· Ability to lift up to 30 pounds (sample materials and tools).
· Clean driving record.
· Availability to work Saturdays and some weekday evenings to accommodate  
homeowners.

Benefits: 

· Competitive salary with performance-based commissions.
· Comprehensive benefits package including dental, health, and 401K with 4%  
company match.
· Paid Time Off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
· Continuous education and career growth opportunities.
If this position caught your eye, send us your resume!
For best consideration, include the job title and source where you found this  
position in the subject line of your email to alexandra@pacificoutdoorliving.com.

How to Apply:

Send resume and portfolio with a maximum file size of 10mb, and must include
one (1) example of a construction documentation project to
hr@pacificoutdoorliving.com for consideration.

Posted Friday, March 6, 2026

CEARA Studio, Inc.

Landscape Designer

Location(s): San Francisco Bay Area
Contact Name: Amy Ceara Wolff
Contact Email: awolff@cearastudio.com
Contact Phone: (415) 317-7962
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Web Site: https://www.cearastudio.com/

Job Description: 

CEARA Studio, Inc. is a boutique firm located in San Francisco, focusing on 
high end residential work throughout the Bay Area. We are seeking a 
passionate and driven landscape designer who is enthusiastic and motivated 
for a unique position to be part of a growing studio. The ideal candidate 
will work directly with the firm’s founder in project development from 
schematic design to construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare site plans, permit sets, and documentation sets, following the firm’s standards.
• Be a key contributor to the overall production of all deliverables on various projects and phases within the firm.
• Prepare presentation and documentation for schematic design, design development, and construction documentation.
• Undertake project research relative to permitting, materiality, and design intent.
• Assist in research for product and construction methods related to projects.
• Work closely with the Founder to complete projects for client presentations and meetings.
• Collaborate on the design of high-end residential projects.
• Embrace and follow established company production standards and procedures.
• Contribute to the firm’s technical knowledge base and standard systems for continuing growth and improving efficiencies.
• Work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid remote environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of work experience in landscape architecture.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
• Previous experience with LandF/X is preferred or must be willing to learn.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud and Sketchup is desired but not necessary.
• Experience preparing construction drawings and specifications.
• High attention to detail and ability to perform quality control.
• Able to collaborate remotely across multiple platforms using multiple mediums.
• Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills.
• Flexibility and taking initiative.

Compensation:

Part-Time or Full-Time position based upon abilities and experience.
Hybrid/Remote position.
Capabilities of commuting and working all over the bay area.

How to Apply:

Send resume and portfolio with a maximum file size of 10mb, and must include 
one (1) example of a construction documentation project to 
awolff@cearastudio.com for consideration.
Ceara Studio is unable to sponsor work permits, visas, and student visas.

Posted Monday, March 2, 2026

CEARA Studio, Inc.

Landscape Designer

Location(s): San Francisco Bay Area
Contact Name: Amy Ceara Wolff
Contact Email: awolff@cearastudio.com
Contact Phone: (415) 317-7962
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Web Site: https://www.cearastudio.com/

Job Description: 

CEARA Studio, Inc. is a boutique firm located in San Francisco, focusing on 
high end residential work throughout the Bay Area. We are seeking a 
passionate and driven landscape designer who is enthusiastic and motivated 
for a unique position to be part of a growing studio. The ideal candidate 
will work directly with the firm’s founder in project development from 
schematic design to construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare site plans, permit sets, and documentation sets, following the firm’s standards.
• Be a key contributor to the overall production of all deliverables on various projects and phases within the firm.
• Prepare presentation and documentation for schematic design, design development, and construction documentation.
• Undertake project research relative to permitting, materiality, and design intent.
• Assist in research for product and construction methods related to projects.
• Work closely with the Founder to complete projects for client presentations and meetings.
• Collaborate on the design of high-end residential projects.
• Embrace and follow established company production standards and procedures.
• Contribute to the firm’s technical knowledge base and standard systems for continuing growth and improving efficiencies.
• Work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid remote environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of work experience in landscape architecture.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
• Previous experience with LandF/X is preferred or must be willing to learn.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud and Sketchup is desired but not necessary.
• Experience preparing construction drawings and specifications.
• High attention to detail and ability to perform quality control.
• Able to collaborate remotely across multiple platforms using multiple mediums.
• Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills.
• Flexibility and taking initiative.

Compensation:

Part-Time or Full-Time position based upon abilities and experience.
Hybrid/Remote position.
Capabilities of commuting and working all over the bay area.

How to Apply:

Send resume and portfolio with a maximum file size of 10mb, and must include 
one (1) example of a construction documentation project to 
awolff@cearastudio.com for consideration.
Ceara Studio is unable to sponsor work permits, visas, and student visas.

Posted Monday, March 2, 2026

Clark & Green Associates

Entry level Landscape Designer/Architect

Location(s): Irvine, CA
Contact Name: Jennifer Shen
Contact Email: jennifer@clarkgreen.com
Contact Phone: (714) 434-9803
Salary Range: Depends on Experience

Web Site: www.clarkgreen.com

Job Description: 

Clark & Green Associates is a mid-sized landscape architecture firm located 
in Irvine, California with projects throughout the U.S. We believe in a 
strong environmental ethic and strive to create progressive design solutions.

We have been featured in numerous publications including Landscape 
Architecture Magazine. Our projects include master-planned residential and 
golf communities, public parks, Disney Resort area, memorial park planning 
and design, habitat restoration and commercial projects.

We are currently working with Five Point Communities on their “Great 
Park” and “Valencia” neighborhoods, The Irvine Company on numerous 
master planned communities and several large projects in the master plan 
stage. Clark & Green Associates provides a work environment that is exciting, 
challenging and innovative. Professional skill development is our first 
priority. 

 Benefits:

• Paid personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Professional development
• Medical insurance
• 401K Plan
• Flex 125 Plan
• Generous profit-sharing program

Position Overview:

We are seeking highly motivated, creative designers who are deadline-oriented, articulate and responsive to a group design environment.

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree from an accredited university.

All candidates must be permanent U.S. residents

Requirements:

• To be able work well within a fast-paced environment
• Candidate must possess design skills at all levels including plan view, section, elevation, perspective renderings and sketches
• Capability of preparing high-quality design and graphic presentations in an efficient manner
• Must have a well-rounded understanding of the basic principles of landscape architecture, including site design, grading and drainage, plant material, (local southern California plant knowledge an advantage), irrigation design, working drawings, construction materials and construction detailing.
• Must be able to communicate well, work well with others and be self-motivated.
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.
• Capability in high-resolution 3D computer graphics is a plus

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and portfolio to:  
Jennifer@ClarkGreen.com

Posted Monday, March 2, 2026

CALLANDER ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE INC

Entry Level Designer

Location(s): Bay Area, CA
Contact Name: Sonja Ditto
Contact Email: s.ditto@callanderassociates.com
Contact Phone: (916) 985-4366
Salary Range: Starting wage is $32/hour

Website: www.callanderassociates.com

Job Description:

Are you a creative, motivated, and energetic designer? We have an entry-level role, perfect for someone excited to jump in, learn, and bring fresh ideas to the table. We’re looking for a creative mind with a passion for design, strong communication skills, and the confidence to share ideas. The ideal teammate brings positive energy to everything they do and is eager to learn, collaborate, and grow. This is a great opportunity for someone at the start of their design career who’s ready to contribute, have fun, and make a meaningful impact.

Details:

We are looking to fill a position in the Burlingame Studio, 
however, other office locations may be an option for the right candidate. 
Starting pay: $32/hour (for Burlingame or San Jose studios)

 

What You’ll Do:

The Designer plays a key role in supporting projects from concept through delivery. This position assists with design development, graphics, and renderings; helps prepare bid packages; and coordinates with vendors, manufacturers, and clients to keep projects moving forward. Designers are actively involved in presentations, site walks, and project meetings, while ensuring drawings, documents, and files meet office standards.

Your Superpowers:

• Jump in on projects with fresh ideas, sketches, and design support.
• Collaborate with teammates and contribute your own creative flair.
• Bring presentations and project designs to life with graphics & renderings.
• Communicate confidently with peers, clients, and the community.
• Grow your skills and confidence while making an impact on real projects.

Your Must-Haves:

• Degree in Landscape Architecture
• Creativity + hand graphics (we love sketches!).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Collaborative spirit and good communication skills.
• Bonus points: Land F/X, SketchUp, ArcGIS.
• Sense of humor + good vibes

To learn more about benefits, our culture and the cool projects we get to 
work on go to our contact page on our website: 
www.callanderassociates.com/contact

How to Apply: 

Email our HR Director at s.ditto@callanderassociates.com the 
following:

• Cover letter: Make it a good one, AI is awesome, but we want to hear your voice. Include why you want to work for CALA, what you love about Landscape Architecture, what you will bring to our office, and where you see yourself in 5 years.
• Resume
• Portfolio: Please only include 5-7 pages that best represent you. Large       multi-page portfolios or links to portfolios are highly discouraged at this point in the process.

Posted Tuesday, February 9, 2026

Benner Landscape Design

Landscape Designer

Location(s): Berkeley, CA OR Los Angeles, CA
Contact Name: Catherine Reibel
Contact Email: info@benner-design.com
Contact Phone: (310) 600-1020
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Website: https://www.benner-design.com/ 

Job Description:
Benner Landscape Design (BLD) is seeking a talented self-starter for a Design 
Assistant position in their Los Angeles or Bay Area offices.  Benner 
Landscape Design is a boutique landscape architecture studio focused on 
residential design with offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco.  BLD’s 
designs combine classic proportions and contemporary California 
considerations to create spaces for true indoor/outdoor living.  BLD manages 
all phases of their landscape projects from concept design to construction 
documentation and construction administration.  BLD has projects in Los 
Angeles, Santa Barbara County, and the San Francisco Bay Area.  Their work 
has been published in Architectural Digest, Veranda, Luxe, The Wall Street 
Journal, and California Homes, among others.

BLD prides itself on maintaining a collaborative and productive work environment where every employee is a vital member of the team and work/life balance is encouraged.

Skill Requirements:

• Work directly under owner Patricia Benner and Project Managers to support in producing schematic design presentations, design development 2D and 3D graphics, AutoCAD drafting of layout plans and details, construction documentation, and material palette research.
• An understanding of the basic principles of landscape architecture, including site design, grading and drainage, California plant material, and construction drawings.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.  Experience with LandFX for planting and hardscape plans desired
• Strong graphic skills and 3D modeling abilities desired
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, primarily InDesign and Photoshop

 

Education Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or Architecture

Job Type: This is an entry-level to three years of experience position, with opportunity for growth.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Paid Vacation Time, 401k, Health Insurance

 

How to Apply: Please email resume and portfolio/samples of work in PDF format 
to info@benner-design.com. Please include “Design Assistant” in subject 
line.

Posted Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Sage Ecological Landscapes

Assistant Landscape Designer

Location(s): 1301 Los Osos Valley Road Los Osos, CA
Contact Name: Rita Flores
Contact Email: contact@sagelandscapes.net
Contact Phone: (805) 305-4792
Salary Range: $25-$30 per hour

Website: https://sagelandscapes.net

Job Description:

Assistant Landscape Designer
Reports to Design Manager

Overview:
Enhance the design department to produce quality landscape designs.
Must be proficient in AutoCAD, Indesign, Sketchup, LandFX and Excel

Landscape Designer Duties

• Conduct site analysis with design team and use internal forms and checklists to gather pertinent and accurate site information.
•  Translate site photos and measurements into accurate CAD base plans to design from.
• Create unique landscape designs based on client needs, architecture & environment.
• Design using sustainable principles such as specifying local materials and conserving natural resources, wherever appropriate.
• Have a strong understanding of various landscape hardscape materials & plants, especially California natives.
• Collaborate with design team to ensure objectives are being carried out effectively.
• Use local wholesale nurseries to specify materials & plants.
• Create and improve marketing materials to enhance branding and evoke Sage name recognition.
• Assist office and design managers with office duties, as needed.
• Attend networking mixers and educational functions to gain industry knowledge and generate new business leads for Sage.

Job Type: This is a part-time position. Pay will be based in experience.

How to Apply: Send your resume via email.

Posted Tuesday, February 3, 2026