Back to Nature Home & Garden · 2 months ago
Design Coordinator
Basking Ridge, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $25/hrBack to Nature Home & Garden is building the premier outdoor living company in the country, focusing on transforming high-end residential properties into exceptional outdoor living spaces. The Landscape Design Coordinator will support all aspects of the design studio, assisting in the development, documentation, and execution of residential landscape designs while ensuring smooth communication and workflow across teams and clients.
ArchitectureFlowersHome and GardenLandscaping
Responsibilities
Create detailed plans, drawings, and presentations by hand or using CAD and other design software
Select appropriate plants, trees, and materials based on climate, soil conditions, and aesthetic preferences
Make design adjustments as needed to accommodate client feedback or site-specific considerations
Act as the first-level ordinance interpreter, reviewing local regulations and zoning requirements to ensure designs are prepared for successful permit approval, and work closely with the Permit Coordinator to streamline the approval process
Support communication between clients, designers, project managers, construction, and maintenance teams to maintain design integrity through implementation
Coordinate with landscape architects, contractors, and vendors to source materials and resolve design or site challenges
Track project timelines, deliverables, and approvals to help ensure deadlines are met
Attend site visits and assist in documenting project progress and as-built conditions on an as-needed basis
Organize design files, drawings, and materials for efficient workflow and team access
Maintain the design library, plant database, and sample inventory
Assist in scheduling client meetings, design reviews, and studio activities
Support the production of presentation boards, concept packages, and printed deliverables
Write proposals
Maintain the design studio’s inventory, ensuring all supplies, materials, and resources are available and organized to support smooth workflow and project execution
Perform additional administrative tasks and support functions as needed
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of CAD software
Familiarity with plants or desire to learn
Familiarity with local zoning codes, setback requirements, grading and drainage regulations, tree ordinances, and related construction permitting standards
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Teams
Valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle; occasional travel to sites and vendors as required
Preferred
A degree in Landscape Design, Horticulture or a related field is preferred
Company
Back to Nature Home & Garden
Back to Nature is an award-winning landscape architectural, construction and maintenance firm based in Northern New Jersey.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase