Rendered Stone Landscapes - Collaborative Freelance Designer for Creative Landscaping Company

Client: Rendered Stone Landscapes

Location: Remote

Contract: Contract, Internship

Job Description

Position: Freelance Landscape Designer

Company: Rendered Stone Landscapes

Location: East Bay, CA (Remote or Local – Bay Area preferred)

Job Type: Freelance / Contract (Ongoing Work Available)

Rendered Stone Landscapes is an established design-build landscape/hardscape company that specializes in creating thoughtful, high-quality outdoor spaces. We are seeking a freelance landscape designer for ongoing collaboration, focusing on translating our direction into clear, buildable drawings while ensuring a collaborative workflow throughout the design process.

Requirements

Design + Construction Awareness: You must have an understanding of landscape design and construction, able to identify potential issues before they arise and think in terms of real materials and installations.

• Recognize impractical construction elements
• Flag layout or detailing issues
• Consider real materials, spacing, and installation

Plant Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of plant sizing and spacing
• Create effective planting plans in both 2D and 3D

Clarity + Organization:

• Plans must be clean, legible, and consistently labeled
• Ensure drawings are easily understood by clients and the installation crew

Attention to Detail:

• Maintain accurate dimensions
• Show clear material transitions
• Ensure alignment between 2D plans and 3D models

Collaborative Workflow: You must be adept at organizing files and working transparently in shared environments.

• Organize files with clear conventions
• Communicate about drawing builds when necessary
• Participate in live working sessions
• Ask questions early and prioritize buildable designs

Qualifications:

• Experience in landscape design (freelance or professional)
• Proficiency in SketchUp, Vectorworks, or other rendering software
• Strong communication skills
• Reliable and responsive

Bonus Skills:

• Located in the Bay Area with the ability to meet on jobsites
• Experience with design-build firms
• Knowledge of California plant palettes and materials

Additional Information

Compensation: Prefer per-project pay structure but willing to discuss hourly rates. Consistent, ongoing work available for the right fit.

How to Apply: Please include your portfolio, a brief note about your experience and preferred collaboration style, and your availability/location.

Important Note: We are looking for someone who enjoys a collaborative, iterative design process and is comfortable sharing work in progress and engaging in live sessions.

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Benefits: Flexible schedule

We encourage individuals with a criminal record to apply.

Work Location: Remote