Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $70,000 $85,000, based on experience

Registered (SC) Landscape Architect

Location: Johns Island, SC (Charleston area)
Compensation: $70,000 $85,000, based on experience

About Brownswood

Since 1978, Brownswood Nursery & Landscape has been inspiring people to grow their gardens, their homes, and their careers. We are a premier designbuild landscape firm known for pairing horticultural excellence with thoughtful design. We offer a full-service nursery with a growing operation, design-build service, and installation. We deliver beautiful, refined landscapes across the Lowcountry.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Registered SC Landscape Architect ready to take the reins of a thriving design division. This role blends creativity, leadership, and collaboration ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of design vision and real-world execution. As the Landscape Architect, you will shape the direction of our design studio, uphold production standards, and serve as the creative bridge between design, installation, and nursery operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small but talented design team.
• Selling the vision to clients with integrity & passion.
• Manage the entire design workflow from concept to completion.
• Create and review 2D plans and 3D photorealistic renderings.
• Stamp plans for permitting and HOA submittals.
• Ensure design intent translates seamlessly to installation.
• Collaborate across divisions Design, Install and Nursery.
• Represent Brownswood with professionalism and creativity.

Qualifications

• Active South Carolina Landscape Architect License (or reciprocity eligible).
• Minimum 5 years experience in residential or designbuild landscape architecture.
• Mastery of AutoCAD, Adobe, VizTerra, or equivalent design software.
• Proven leadership and mentoring ability.
• Strong horticultural knowledge and familiarity with Lowcountry conditions.
• Excellent communication and client presentation skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $70,000 $85,000, based on experience.
• Annual performance bonus potential.
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
• Paid time off, 401(k) with 4% employer match, childcare reimbursement credit, employee nursery discount.
  
• Unique opportunity to lead and grow our award-winning design division within a respected Charleston brand.

How to Apply

Send your resume, portfolio (or link), and a brief introduction. Please include Registered Landscape Architect in the subject line.

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