Planted Earth · 2 months ago
Seasonal Color Designer / Installation Lead
Sykesville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$25/hr - $30/hr
3+ years expPlanted Earth is a distinguished Residential Landscape Contracting and Maintenance company, celebrated for collaborating with the region's top Landscape Architects. They are seeking a Seasonal Color Designer & Installation Lead to create refined, high-impact seasonal color displays for luxury residential properties throughout the Washington, DC metro area, blending horticultural expertise and design with hands-on coordination with installation teams.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Develop seasonal color concepts for spring, summer, fall, and winter rotations, tailored to each property’s architecture and garden style
Produce planting plans, color palettes, and mood boards for client review and proposal development
Select plants suited to local climate, site-specific conditions, irrigation performance, and long-term visual impact
Source premium annuals, perennials, tropicals, specialty foliage, bulbs, and décor materials from preferred growers and vendors
Consult with clients and account managers to understand aesthetic preferences and site goals, and present designs and guide clients toward elevated, cohesive seasonal looks
Communicate proactively regarding timelines, weather impacts, plant substitutions, and care expectations
Track labor and material costs to maintain project profitability and ensure efficient use of resources
Lead and support crews during installation of seasonal color change-outs and container displays
Lay out plant material onsite to reflect approved design intent, scale, and flow
Ensure high-end craftsmanship standards, including spacing, layering, soil conditioning, container drainage management, and finishing presentation
Maintain clean, safe, and respectful work sites on private residential properties
Conduct scheduled property visits to evaluate plant health, irrigation, bloom performance, and overall aesthetic. Deadheading and freshening where necessary
Diagnose and resolve issues related to pests, disease, irrigation irregularities, or site conditions
Plan and schedule timely seasonal rotations and holiday/winter container programs
Qualification
Required
3–5+ years of experience in seasonal color, container garden design, horticulture, or high-end garden maintenance
Deep understanding of Mid-Atlantic plant performance, bloom timing, deer pressure, microclimate impacts, and soil conditions
Ability to create elevated, cohesive color and texture compositions (portfolio or photo samples preferred)
Demonstrated ability to lead small installation crews and manage work efficiently
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; professional and client-facing demeanor
Valid driver's license with clean driving record
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical work outdoors year-round
Preferred
Experience working with premium residential clients, estate gardens, or boutique landscape firms
Horticulture education, Master Gardener certification, CPH, or equivalent professional training
Ability to conceptually sketch or utilize simple digital design tools
Willingness to work extended hours during peak seasonal transitions (spring, summer, fall, holiday)
Benefits
401(k) plan with company match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
FSA/HSA
PerkSpot
Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Paid time Off
Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)
Company
Planted Earth
WE'RE JUST BETTER AT THIS! Planted Earth specializes in seamlessly expanding the clients’ indoor living to inspired, luscious outdoor living areas.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase