Landscape Architect / Designer - Remote (US Based) Contract Position (10-15 hrs/Week)

Landscape Architect / Landscape Designer

Remote | United States
Regional Focus: Northeast, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic

About the Role

At Bower & Branch, we are reimagining how homeowners connect with landscape design — moving beyond the traditional designer/client dynamic to build something more collaborative, accessible, and rooted in long-term success. We’re seeking motivated Landscape Architects and Landscape Designers who are excited to help shape this new model as part of a growing, entrepreneurial team.

We are specifically looking for designers with strong regional plant knowledge in the Northeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic, and a passion for helping customers make confident, informed decisions about their outdoor spaces.

The relationships you build, the guidance you provide, and the care you bring to each project are a defining part of the Bower & Branch experience.

What You’ll Do

As a Landscape Designer, you will work directly with homeowners to create thoughtful, site-appropriate designs that elevate their outdoor spaces and support long-term plant success.

Landscape Design

• Develop clear and accurate basemaps

• Learn each customer’s goals, preferences, and site conditions through a series of thoughtful touchpoints, including a 30-minute 1:1 live video consultation

• Create landscape designs that balance beauty, function, and plant health — grounded in regional knowledge and real-world conditions

• Meet established deadlines and maintain momentum across multiple projects

Customer Experience

• Listen deeply and ask intentional questions to fully understand customer needs

• Treat every customer with kindness, respect, and patience

• Navigate challenging situations with sound judgment, professionalism, and empathy

• Partner with design leadership when additional support or guidance is needed

Collaboration & Growth

• Work closely with design leads, fellow designers, and cross-functional team members

• Contribute ideas, feedback, and insights to help strengthen our design offerings and processes

What We’re Looking For

• Strong plant knowledge

• Experience in residential landscape design

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Comfort working directly with customers in a remote environment

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once

• A collaborative, curious mindset and an interest in building something new

Why Bower & Branch?

We believe great landscapes start with great people — designers who care deeply about plants, places, and the people who live among them. At Bower & Branch, you’ll be part of a team that values craftsmanship, education, and long-term impact, while offering the flexibility and autonomy of remote work.

If you’re excited to grow alongside a company that’s planting for generations, we’d love to hear from you.

• Available 10+ hours a week, depending on season

• 3+ years of experience working directly with residential homeowners. 

• Bachelors or Masters degree in landscape architecture.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and InDesign.

• The ability to create a basemap remotely. 

• The ability to work independently and make sound design and customer service decisions.

• A relentless focus on the customer experience, as well as the design process.

• Tech-savvy and comfortable with navigating Google products, video calls, and project management software. 

• Excited to make an impact, drive results, and create happiness in a high-growth environment.

This is a 1099 contract position. Fees are paid on a monthly basis and based on a flat rate per project.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.