Landscape Architect or Designer

Landscape Architect / Designer

We are creating landscapes for life, celebrating 50 years! Join our team!

We take caring for our team seriously. When we say caring is in our nature, it doesn't just refer to our clients and their properties.

Challenge yourself at an award-winning company with many career paths to choose from and an impeccable safety record.

Get rewarded with industry-leading compensation, retirement savings plan, profit sharing, and referral bonus program.

Have fun in a great team culture, outside, with team events, BBQs, and family gatherings.

Strong team core values, and also a 100% tobacco-free and alcohol-free environment.

Who we are:

Creative Landscaping & Design is an industry-leading, professional outdoor landscaping firm specializing in custom landscape design, installation, and ongoing landscape services.

We have been creating and maintaining inspiring and sophisticated outdoor spaces for 50 years throughout Southwest Michigan.

We are located near Lake Michigan in beautiful St. Joseph, Michigan.

Skills required:

Design software experience (AutoCAD, LandFX, SketchUp, etc.).

Knowledgeable in plants, hardscape design, and installation.

Enjoys communicating with people, solving problems, and has strong organizational ability.

Great positive attitude.

Excellent time management skills.

Willingness to learn, grow, and collaborate with a broader team of professionals.

Ability to work with other team members in a professional, friendly, and courteous manner.

Please include your resume within your application, along with professional recommendations.

Job description:

Lead the design of landscape projects from initial site consultation through final walk-through, creating the vision and building the client relationship.

Evaluate site conditions - including slope, soil, and water flow - to create comprehensive designs.

Collaborate with the broader design team on select projects, refining initial concepts and developing them through construction drawings and documentation.

Coordinate with consultants, engineers, and municipalities as necessary during the design phase to refine plans and resolve technical details.

As we grow as a company and team, we need to fill this critical role. Opportunities exist for experienced candidates with a growth mindset, positive attitude, great work ethic, and team approach.

What we offer:

Industry-leading pay and benefits.

Be part of an exciting, growing company of professionals.

Retirement with 3% company match.

Paid Time Off with additional time off over the holidays.

Family-friendly work schedules during the week - we do not actively work on weekends.

Paid training and development opportunities.

Career development in business and leadership.

Fun times, great culture, strong core values, and hard work.

Beautiful client properties to take pride in designing, building, and servicing.

100% tobacco-free and alcohol-free environment.

You can apply or contact us on our careers page at

Come grow with us!