Exterior Planner
えくすてりあぷらんなー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Other Designers
Summary
A specialist who plans and designs the outdoor areas (exteriors) of residential and public spaces to create comfortable and beautiful environments.
Description
Exterior planners are professionals who design and plan garden and exterior spaces for residential and public facilities. They conduct interviews on clients' lifestyles and site conditions, and propose comprehensive plans combining planting, paving, lighting, fences, garden furniture, etc. They also collaborate with contractors, gardening technicians, and architects to manage budgets and schedules, and handle quality and safety checks. Planning that considers not only design but also durability and maintainability is required.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the housing renovation market and increasing environmental awareness, demand for garden and exterior design is expected to continue growing. Expectations are also high for new services utilizing smart gardens and eco-friendly materials.
Personality Traits
Customer-oriented / Excellent aesthetic sense / Good team player / Meticulous
Work Style
Direct to/from work possible / Flex / Project-based / Remote / Team work
Career Path
Assistant Planner → Junior Planner → Senior Planner → Chief Planner → Design Department Manager
Required Skills
CAD Operation / Estimate Creation / Hand-drawn Sketch / Planting Plan / Presentation
Recommended Skills
3D Perspective Creation / Communication Skills (English) / Image Editing Software / On-site Construction Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the finish of details directly affects quality. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for coordinating customer requests and meetings with contractors. |
| Creativity & Ideation | To create original design concepts. |
| Planning & Organization | Necessary for budget and schedule management and coordination with multiple contractors. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work and light on-site tasks, so excessive physical strength is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam
- First-Class Gardening Construction Management Technician
- Second-Class Gardening Construction Management Technician
Aliases
- Exterior Designer
- Exterior Structure Planner
Related Jobs
- Architect
- Gardening Technician
- Interior Designer
- Landscape Designer