Garden Designer
さていし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A professional who designs, constructs, and maintains gardens and exterior spaces to create gardens that combine natural beauty and functionality.
Description
Garden designers design gardens and exterior spaces regardless of Japanese or Western styles, handling everything from construction to maintenance. They survey the site's shape, climate, and soil conditions, planning and executing processes such as planting plans, stone arrangements, mounds and excavations, and water feature installations. They also maintain the garden's beauty through pruning, fertilization, pest control, and other maintenance tasks, providing spaces that leverage seasonal changes. Emphasis is placed on communication with customers and sustainable designs that utilize natural materials.
Future Outlook
With increasing demand for urban greening and eco-gardens, as well as needs for green space development in tourist areas and elderly facilities, opportunities for specialized garden designers are expected to expand.
Personality Traits
Attention to detail / Excellent aesthetic sense / Excellent communication skills / Interested in the natural environment / Patient
Work Style
Design office employment / Landscaping-related employment / On-site work / Seasonal / Self-employed sole proprietor
Career Path
Apprentice Gardener → Garden Designer → Senior Gardener → Garden Designer/Planner → Landscaping Construction Manager → Independence and Entrepreneurship
Required Skills
Civil Engineering Ground Preparation Techniques / Landscaping Design / Planting Techniques / Pruning Techniques / Stone Arrangement Techniques / Surveying (Level Measurement)
Recommended Skills
CAD (Landscape Design) / Construction Management / Environmental Conservation Knowledge / Foreign Garden Style Knowledge / Graphic Design Software
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because quick adaptation to weather conditions and changes in land conditions is necessary. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the precision of details such as stone arrangements and planting positions greatly affects the landscape. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because original garden designs tailored to individual sites and requests are required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is needed to endure transporting heavy stones and long hours of outdoor work. |
| Planning & Organization | Planning abilities for construction processes, material procurement, and schedule management are essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it is limited to basic measurements such as area and slope. |
Related Qualifications
- Garden Manager Certification Exam
- Landscaping Construction Manager (Grade 1・2)
- Landscaping Technician (Grade 1・2)
Aliases
- Garden Designer
- Gardener
Related Jobs
- Exterior Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Landscaping Construction Manager