Design Intern

Hidden Creek Landscaping, Inc. Hidden Creek Landscaping, Inc. is an award-winning Design/Build, Pool, and Landscaping firm serving premier clients throughout central Ohio. Founded in 1998, Hidden Creek has become a leader in upscale residential landscape transformations and a highly recognized partner for landscape design.  To learn more about the work we do at Hidden Creek, visit 2thecreek.com.

Hidden Creek is currently seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Design Intern to join our creative team. This internship is an excellent opportunity for aspiring designers to gain hands-on experience, contribute to real-world projects, and develop essential skills in landscape design and construction. Join Hidden Creek to design and build extraordinary outdoor living spaces!

As a Design Intern at Hidden Creek Landscaping, you will embark on a dynamic and immersive journey into the world of landscape design and construction. This internship is designed to provide aspiring designers with hands-on experience in a creative and collaborative environment. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, you will contribute to real-world projects, refine your design skills, and actively participate in the entire design-build process.

This is a fully on-site role.

Typical hours of operation are 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

Why Hidden Creek Landscaping?

Our culture is open, friendly, and fun. We’re like a small family with lots of communication and support for each other. Everyone is willing to pitch in and get in the weeds (sometimes literally) when required. We are searching for the right person to help us grow our sales team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Design Development: Collaborate with our skilled design team to create conceptual designs and construction plans, understanding client preferences and incorporating feedback into design concepts.

Collaboration and Communication: Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance project efficiency. Attend and participate in regular project review meetings.

Project Execution: Participate in on-site activities to witness the implementation of designs into tangible outdoor spaces. Provide team support to ensure projects adhere to established timelines and quality standards.

Professional Development: Participate in continuous learning opportunities to broaden your understanding of the design-build process.

Internship Components:

Orientation and Training:

• Introduction to Hidden Creek Landscaping's design principles, core values, and company culture.
• Training in design software and tools used within the organization.
• Overview of ongoing projects and the role of the design team.

Hands-On Design Projects:

• Work on real projects under the guidance of experienced designers.
• Collaborate with the sales team to understand client expectations and preferences.
• Engage in the entire design process, from conceptualization to construction documents.

Meetings and Reviews:

• Attend weekly meetings to review ongoing projects and receive feedback.
• Participate in project reviews with the sales team, project managers, and other stakeholders.

Professional Development:

• Engage in continuous learning by reading, listening to, or watching developmental materials.

Final Presentation:

•  Prepare a final presentation showcasing the projects worked on during the internship.
• Provide insights gained, challenges overcome, and recommendations for improvement.

Experience Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a landscape design, architecture, Horticulture, or related program. (Equivalent landscape design experience at an employer)
• Proficiency in design software, specifically:
  • AutoCAD (Timed in-person assessment will be administered during selection process)
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • SketchUp
  • LandFx (Preferred but not required)
•  Strong communication and collaboration skills.
•  Passion for landscape design and construction.
•  Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Candidates will be expected to submit a portfolio, and a cover letter outlining your interest in the Design Build Intern position.

Physical Demands:

• Employee will work in both an office and field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to computer screens
• Employee will be required to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time; operate motorized vehicles
• Employee will regularly be required to see in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and regularly required to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

BENEFITS

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance Provided by Hidden Creek
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match of 4%
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays (Including Christmas Eve Through New Year’s Day)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive Base Salary and Bonus Opportunity
• Team building activities/events and a collaborative work environment
• Company Core Value Rewards Program

Our Core Values are:

Dare to be Different

• Embrace intensity
• Be courageous
• Be innovative
• Be creative
• Be adventurous
• Be funny

Driven to Grow

• Be adaptable
• Be determined
• Be motivated
• Be strategic
• Be passionate      

Lead with Intent

• Be focused
• Follow through
• Have great time management skills
• Gets it
• Be analytical

Make Someone Smile

• Be enthusiastic
• Be positive
• Be compassionate
• Be spontaneous
• Be confident
• Be a team player

As an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, Hidden Creek Landscaping, Inc. does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Furthermore, Hidden Creek Landscaping Inc. will not discriminate against applicants or employees because he or she is physically or mentally handicapped, a disabled veteran, a veteran of the Vietnam era, or has a non-job related medical condition, provided he or she is qualified and meets the requirements established by Hidden Creek Landscaping Inc. for the job. As an employment AT WILL EMPLOYER, the employee or employer may terminate employment at any time and for any reason.