Independent Contractor ( 1099 )
About this Role
THEHAUSS, INC. is seeking a visionary and detail-oriented Landscape Designer to bring outdoor spaces to life through thoughtful, sustainable, and artistic design. From modern courtyards to lush backyards and boutique commercial exteriors, you'll help craft outdoor environments that feel like natural extensions of our interiors—elevated, functional, and emotionally resonant.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about blending plants, materials, and architecture into living, breathing landscapes.
Ideal Personality
Deep love for nature, design, and human connection to outdoor space
Thinks spatially and holistically, down to the smallest plant or paver
Familiar with both conceptual design and construction documentation
Collaborative and communicative with other trades and designers
Balances creativity with practical site solutions
Why Join Us?
Work on highly customized residential and commercial projects
Collaborate with a firm that values design integrity, beauty, and experience
Flexible, project-based, or freelance role with potential for growth
Help our clients experience wellness, serenity, and beauty beyond the walls
Influence the full design experience from curb appeal to private sanctuary
Key Responsibilities
Design outdoor spaces including patios, planting beds, walkways, lighting, and outdoor living areas
Prepare site plans, planting plans, material boards, and 3D models (optional)
Recommend suitable plants, materials, and water-wise strategies
Work closely with architects, designers, and contractors on site conditions and grading
Advise clients on maintenance, seasonal considerations, and longevity
Source plants and materials from local nurseries or suppliers, when needed
Compensation
$40–$70/hour, depending on experience and technical scope
Flat project fees for small-to-medium scale landscapes
Bonuses for multi-zone projects or referrals
Optional collaboration on product-based landscape decor or custom pieces
Licensing & Requirements
Professional licensure not required, but landscape architecture license is a plus
Must sign NDA and Independent Contractor Agreement
Liability insurance preferred for on-site installations
Ability to visit sites within the Raleigh region preferred
Workspace
Remote or hybrid role with occasional site visits for measurements or installations
Must have access to design tools/software and reliable internet
Collaboration via Google Drive, Asana, Zoom, and shared mood boards
THEHAUSS may provide base drawings and survey data for integration
2+ years of professional experience in landscape design or architecture
Strong knowledge of native plants, climate-based design, and sustainable practices
Proficiency in SketchUp, AutoCAD, or Vectorworks (preferred but not required)
Familiarity with drainage, grading, and hardscaping principles
Portfolio showing diversity in residential and/or boutique commercial landscapes