Landscape Design Intern (Summer 2026)
Why You’ll Love This Internship:
Sargent’s is offering a hands-on Landscape Design Internship for students who want real-world experience in residential landscape design. This is a learning-focused role where you’ll work alongside experienced designers, visit job sites, and contribute to actual client projects—from early design concepts through installation.
If you’re interested in landscape architecture, design-build firms, or the business side of design, this internship gives you practical experience you can take straight into your career (and your portfolio).
What You’ll Do:
As a Landscape Design Intern, you’ll:
- Assist designers with real residential landscape projects.
- Help develop drawings, layouts, and client presentation materials.
- Participate in site visits, measurements, and field observations.
- Research plants, materials, and products for Minnesota landscapes.
- Sit in on client meetings and design presentations.
- Learn how projects are budgeted, proposed, and sold.
- Collaborate with design, sales, and installation teams.
- Support day-to-day project needs as part of a team environment.
What You’ll Learn:
By the end of the summer, you’ll gain:
- Practical experience with residential landscape design and site planning.
- Stronger plant knowledge and understanding of regional construction methods.
- Exposure to the full design-build process—from first client meeting to installation.
- Professional communication and presentation skills.
- A foundational understanding of landscape sales, proposals, and client expectations.
Who This Is Great For:
You’ll be a great fit if you:
- Are currently studying (or recently completed) Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design, Horticulture, or a related field.
- Are curious, motivated, and eager to learn in a professional environment.
- Enjoy both creative design work and hands-on, real-world experience.
Are interested in how design and business work together.
Bonus points if you have:
- Experience with basic design or drafting software.
- Previous work in landscaping, horticulture, construction, or customer service.
- Interest in a future career with a design-build firm.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Combination of office work and outdoor field experience.
- Regular interaction with designers, sales staff, installation crews, and clients.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to stand, walk, and lift light materials as needed.
Compensation & Growth Opportunities:
- Paid internship. Compensation based on qualifications and experience.
- Mentorship from experienced designers and sales professionals.
- Real project experience suitable for portfolios and resumes.