Freelance landscape project architectural designer

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Pasadena, CA, US Location:

Fri, Sep 11 '26 Posted on:

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Project Overview Dacotah Studio is seeking an experienced freelance landscape designer to develop concept and construction-level landscape plans for a hillside residential property in Pasadena, CA. The site involves grade changes, slope stabilization considerations, and outdoor living areas integrated with the home's architecture.

Scope of Work Site analysis:

topography, drainage, existing vegetation, access, and grading constraints Concept design: schematic layout, planting concepts, hardscape zones, materials/mood direction Client presentation materials (plans, sections, renderings as needed) Construction documents: grading and drainage coordination, hardscape layout/dimensioning, planting plans, irrigation plan, lighting plan, and construction details Requirements Proven experience with hillside/sloped-lot residential landscape design in Southern California Working knowledge of local grading, drainage, and retaining wall requirements; familiarity with Pasadena/LA County permitting Proficiency in CAD and/or relevant design software (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp) Ability to produce construction-ready documentation, not just concept renderings Strong communication skills for collaboration with the design-build team Portfolio of comparable hillside or terraced residential projects required Deliverables Concept plan(s) with planting and hardscape direction Full construction document set (grading, hardscape, planting, irrigation, lighting, details) Revisions through one round of client feedback per phase To Apply Please send a portfolio featuring hillside or sloped-site residential work, along with your rate structure (hourly or per-phase) and availability, to [email protected]