Landscape Designer (Planting Specialist)
Donohoe Living Landscapes | Vancouver, BC
Exceptional landscapes begin with curiosity.
A deep understanding of plants. An eye for design. A desire to keep learning.
Donohoe Living Landscapes is seeking a Landscape Designer with specialized horticultural expertise to help shape thoughtful, resilient planting designs while contributing to the broader work of our Vancouver landscape architecture studio.
Our residential projects span North America, from the forests of the Pacific Northwest to the deserts of Nevada and the tropical landscapes of Hawai'i and the Caribbean. Each brings new opportunities to explore the relationship between architecture, ecology, and planting design.
Working alongside our lead Planting Specialist and collaborative design team, you'll develop planting concepts, plans, and specifications, research diverse growing environments, and participate in nursery visits, site reviews, and installations.
We're looking for someone who brings:
- A degree in Landscape Architecture and at least five years of practical horticultural experience.
- Strong planting design skills, grounded in hands-on plant knowledge.
- CAD and Adobe Creative Suite experience.
- Curiosity, collaborative spirit, and a commitment to ecologically responsible design.
- A willingness and ability to travel throughout North America.
Location: Gastown, Vancouver | Full-time
Compensation: Starting at $70,000 - $88,000 annually (commensurate with experience) plus three weeks' vacation and extended benefits.
Application deadline: November 30, 2026
See: www.donohoelivinglandscapes.com/careers/
To apply: Send your CV, relevant portfolio, and a brief introduction to jessica@donohoelivinglandscapes.com.
