đź“Ť London | đź’Ľ Full-time on Site (Sidcup South East London) | Garden Design Studio
Willow Alexander Gardens is seeking a Senior Garden Designer / Studio Lead to join our high-end design studio.
This is a rare opportunity for a creative with strong technical skills, a refined design eye, and the confidence to help shape the voice of a brand at the forefront of sustainable luxury garden design.
If you can run a design project from concept to completion, manage a busy studio workflow, and also bring your perspective to industry conversations — we want to hear from you.
About Us
Willow Alexander Gardens is the garden design studio of House of Willow Alexander — a design-led, sustainability-focused home and garden brand with a portfolio of service brands and online store.
We create soulful, highly considered outdoor spaces for discerning clients, blending horticultural expertise with an eye for timeless style.
The Role
As Senior Garden Designer / Studio Lead, you will:
Design & Delivery
• Lead garden design projects from initial brief through concept, technical detailing, and installation.
• Prepare compelling concept boards, plans, planting schemes, and 3D visuals that reflect our premium aesthetic.
• Conduct site surveys, manage design changes, and oversee installation with a keen eye for detail.
Studio Management
* Manage the day-to-day design workflow, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
* Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and internal service teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
* Maintain the studio’s design library, sample collections, and technical resources.
* Be the lead on all incoming design enquiries both for Design and build as well as design creative
* Help shape the future direction of the studio outside of the House of Willow Alexander Portfolio
Thought Leadership & Marketing
• Collaborate with our marketing team to produce content that showcases our work and design philosophy.
• Share expert insights through blogs, interviews, and events — helping establish Willow Alexander Gardens as an opinion leader in luxury and sustainable garden design.
• Represent the brand at client meetings, industry shows, and networking events.
What We’re Looking For
• 3–6 years’ professional garden/landscape design experience.
• Strong technical skills: Vectorworks, SketchUp, or AutoCAD; Adobe Creative Suite for presentation.
• Solid knowledge of horticulture, planting design, and hardscape detailing.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Confident in client-facing situations and comfortable contributing to brand content.
• A personal style that balances creative flair with commercial awareness.
What We Offer
• Salary: £42,000–£52,000, dependent on experience.
• Bonus potential for project wins or upsells.
• Creative autonomy in a design-led, sustainability-driven studio.
• Opportunity to shape the creative and public voice of an ambitious, growing brand.
• A supportive, values-led environment that celebrates design excellence and big ideas.
This role is for an ambitious creative designer obsessed with the industry who wants to take their career to the next level.