Roles and missions of landscape designers
Landscape designers are professionals who help preserve, landscape and create outdoor spaces. They take on varied projects and complex assignments from start to finish, contributing to the beauty and sustainable development of urban and natural landscapes. Here are the main roles and missions expected of landscape designers:
design outdoor spaces: develop design plans and landscape drawings, taking into account site constraints and objectives.
plan and organize work: follow a schedule, manage budgets and deal with suppliers and contractors.
Preserve and enhance the natural environment: study wildlife and floral systems with a view to preserving or enhancing habitat and biodiversity.
Environmental management: monitor the use of natural resources and the environmental impact of human activities.
Plant management: advise on plant selection according to climate and soil, plan fertilization and plant treatment programs, and control pests and diseases.
Landscaping outdoor spaces: design paths, lawns, gardens, retaining walls and ponds, and select appropriate materials and colors.
Working with customers and partners: managing relationships with customers, contractors and regulatory bodies, and providing information and advice.
Monitoring and maintenance of work: controlling the quality of landscaping work, monitoring the progress of plants and their proper growth, and ensuring their upkeep.
Landscape designers play an essential role in the planning, development and implementation of landscape projects.
Landscape designer salary and career development
A landscape designer's salary can vary according to experience and level of qualification. This article aims to give you an idea of how gross annual salaries in France evolve with different years of experience.
0 to 2 years: between €20,000 and €40,000 gross per year
2 to 5 years: between 40,000 and 55,000 euros gross per year
5 to 10 years: between 55,000 and 65,000 euros gross per year
10 to 15 years: between 65,000 and 80,000 euros gross annually
Over 15 years: between 80,000 and 120,000 euros gross per annum
In addition to these figures, it's worth pointing out that the careers of a landscape designer can take different paths over the long term. Here's a list of 5 professions that may be possible at the end of a career:
Landscape architect
Technical manager
Project manager
Landscape planning expert
Community organizer
