How to Become a Commercial Landscape Designer
Commercial landscape design can be a very fun and exciting career choice. Unlike with residential landscape design, with commercial landscape design you are normally able to be more creative and have a bigger canvas to do so. This is because with residential jobs the customer will probably be much more involved with the outcome.
- Go to college. Most professions these days require a college degree. Commercial landscape design is one of those professions. An associate's degree will suffice, but having a higher degree will put you ahead of others trying to get the same jobs, and will make you more prepared for the career.
- Find a job in commercial landscape design. Even if you plan to start your own commercial landscape design company you should always work for someone else first. This will help you develop a portfolio and a reputation. The experience you will get is priceless and is much easier to get when you are not the one in charge. This will also give you the added benefit of having others helping you along the way.
- Look in local newspapers and online for commercial landscape job postings. If you don't have any problem with moving in order to start your career, you can broaden your search and in turn find a position as a commercial landscape designer.
- Keep the customers you work with happy. Make sure they are always satisfied with the work you do. This will not only bring you more business through word of mouth, but it will give you repeat business as well. Many companies have more then one department, and doing a good job one place will open up doors to other places they are affiliated with.