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Landscape Designer

Archipro Staff Agency, Tucson, AZ, United States


Landscape Designer COMPANY:

Archipro Staff Agency Location:

Tucson, AZ (In-Office) Compensation:

$85,000+ based on experience+ and performance Bonus Relocation Assistance:

Available

About the Opportunity Archipro Staff Agency is representing a premier landscape design-build and pool company in Tucson seeking a talented Landscape Designer to join their growing team. This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-end, referral-driven environment working with affluent clientele on large-scale outdoor living projects.

This role blends creative design, client-facing presentation, and consultative sales, with strong internal support and a proven process designed for success.

Role Summary The Landscape Designer is both a creative lead and client advisor, responsible for designing and presenting high-end outdoor environments including pools, landscapes, and shade structures.

You will guide clients from concept through contract, then hand off to the production team—without project management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities Client Engagement & Relationship Building

Meet with qualified leads and referrals (no cold chasing required)

Conduct consultations to understand the client’s vision, lifestyle, and budget

Present professionally to high-end clientele with clarity and confidence

Build relationships from the first meeting through the project handoff

Design & Proposal Development

Create concept through construction-ready plans

Utilize tools such as AutoCAD, SketchUp/Pool Studio, and Adobe Suite

Incorporate pools, landscaping, and outdoor living elements

Revise designs based on client feedback

Project Closure

Present and design-build solutions

Collaborate with estimating to align design with budget

Deliver polished proposals and close contracts

Achieve realistic and supported sales goals (no targets in Year 1)

Project Handoff

Transition signed projects to the production team

Communicate design intent and client expectations clearly

Remain available for design clarification during construction

CRM & Process Management

Maintain accurate records in company systems (Aspire, BuilderTrend)

Track client interactions, proposals, and pipeline activity

Follow a structured, proven sales and design process

What Makes This Role Unique

No cold prospecting

– all work is referral-based

High project value

– 750K- multi-million

Strong internal systems

– built over 20 years to ensure success

Design-focused role

– no project management or estimating burden

Supportive onboarding & training process

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture (required)

Master’s degree preferred

5+ years of experience

in landscape design-build

Experience with pool design strongly preferred

Proficiency in:

AutoCAD

SketchUp / Pool Studio

Adobe Creative Suite

Ability to step in and contribute immediately

Ideal Candidate Profile

Strong design sensibility and technical execution

Confident, polished communicator (critical for high-end clientele)

Consultative mindset with the ability to sell design solutions

Organized and process-driven

Team-oriented with high professionalism

Work Environment

Full-time, in-office (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Local travel to client sites (typically within 15 minutes)

Company phone + mileage reimbursement provided

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $75,000 – $100,000

Performance-based bonus

Health insurance (75% covered)

Dental & vision options

Paid Time Off: 2 weeks + standard holidays

Company Culture This organization has built a high-performing, low-chaos environment over 20 years, guided by clearly defined roles and systems.

Core Values

Integrity

Quality

Accountability

Communication

Professionalism

Company Growth & Stability

20+ years in business

$10M+ annual revenue

28 employees (growing design team)

Expansion into pool construction has driven rapid growth

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