Senior Landscape Designer

Senior Landscape Designer – Design & Drafting LeadCalimingo Pools | Southern California | Full-TimeRead the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.About UsCalimingo Pools designs and builds custom luxury pools and outdoor living spaces across Southern California, with a current footprint spanning from the Mexican border to Santa Barbara, to the desert, and everything in between. Every project starts on paper, and our plans set the tone for everything that follows in the field. We're looking for a senior design leader who takes pride in creating plan sets that are as beautiful as the backyards we build.The RoleYou'll lead our landscape architecture and drafting team. You'll produce and oversee complete plan sets for city permits, HOA approvals, and field construction. You'll set the drafting standard for the company, train and mentor our designers, and review every set before it goes out. The goal is fewer city corrections, fewer questions from the field, and plans anyone can pick up and understand.What You'll DoProduce complete pool and outdoor living plan sets. Draw every detail: pool layout, plumbing runs and equipment locations, runoff and area drain lines, and gas and plumbing stub-outs for BBQs, outdoor kitchens, and fireplaces.Detail the hardscape precisely. This includes coping and countertop overhangs and cantilevers, step and bench details, raised walls, water features, and material transitions, so field crews can build without guessing.Lead and mentor the design team. Teach our drafting standards and review work at every stage. Manage the team's project workload so every set meets Calimingo's quality bar and deadlines.Quality-check plans before submission. Review every set against city, county, and HOA requirements before it's submitted, so we get plans approved the first time as often as possible.Handle permitting and HOA approvals. Prepare HOA submittal packages. Pull permits with city building departments and HOAs, and work directly with plan checkers to resolve comments.Set the visual standard. Create clean, uncluttered drawings. Use line weights, opacities, layering, and callout placement thoughtfully so plans are easy to read and look professional.Bring creative design input. Help shape layouts, select materials, and develop design concepts that make each project unique.What We're Looking For7+ years of experience in landscape architecture, pool design, or residential outdoor construction drafting, with at least 2 years leading or mentoring othersExpert-level AutoCAD (or equivalent CAD platform) skills. Experience with SketchUp, Pool Studio / Structure Studios, Photoshop, or rendering software is a plus.Deep working knowledge of residential permit requirements in Southern California, including pool, grading/drainage, gas, and barrier/safety requirementsA proven track record of plan sets approved with minimal correctionsExperience preparing HOA submittals and pulling permitsA strong eye for drafting aesthetics: clean line work, intentional use of opacities and hatching, and organized calloutsAbility to explain technical standards clearly and train others to meet themHighly organized, able to manage multiple projects and a team's workload at onceBig PlusesStrong material knowledge: natural stone, pavers, tile, plaster and pebble finishes, and how they work together in a designPlanting design experience: plant and tree selection, planting plans, irrigation, and familiarity with California water-efficient landscape (MWELO) requirementsA creative, design-forward mindset. xhyhwjd You love making spaces look incredible, not just correct.Licensed Landscape Architect (California)Why CalimingoLead the design standard for a growing luxury builderWork on high-end, creative custom projectsRoom to grow as we expand into new marketsCompetitive pay $100,000 to $200,000+ depending on talent & skill401kHealth InsuranceTO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME AND A PORTFOLIO THAT INCLUDES EXAMPLES OF YOUR WORKJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:401(k)Health insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceRelocation assistanceVision insuranceWork Location: On the road