College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Horticulture

Garden Designer & Horticulture Supervisor

Employment type: Full-Time
Application Due Date: April 30, 2026

Garden Designer & Horticulture Supervisor

Are you a creative horticulturist who thrives on designing stunning gardens AND leading others to bring those visions to life? Proven Winners® is seeking a Garden Designer and Horticulture Supervisor to design, implement and oversee our award-winning Display Garden—often celebrated as a hidden gem in Southeast Michigan. The Display Garden is a “living catalog” that demonstrates the quality and value of Proven Winners® plants by providing endless design inspiration for home and commercial gardeners. Our Gardens are uniquely designed with ornamental shrubs, grasses, annuals and perennials to give its visitors new inspiration year after year. The Garden is open to the public and also serves as a venue for many events each year.

As Garden Designer and Horticulture Supervisor, you’ll wear three hats: creative designer, collaborator and team leader. In this position you will;

• Craft fresh and innovative seasonal display plans each year.
• Work alongside others to execute your vision and transform concepts into stunning reality.
• Collaborate with other departments regarding design ideas, new products and trends to promote in the garden.
• Supervise the garden lead and other support personnel, manage daily garden care (irrigation, pest scouting, soil monitoring, weeding), oversee seasonal installations, and ensure our gardens maintain the highest standards of quality.
• Coach, train, and partner with others to create a productive and enjoyable work environment.
• Set goals, celebrate successes, and develop skills while maintaining the cooperative spirit that exemplifies Proven Winners.
• We’re looking for a candidate with experience in horticulture who demonstrates strong leadership, a collaborative spirit, design creativity, analytical thinking, and a passion for creating beautiful spaces that educate and inspire visitors.
• The schedule for the position is flexible depending on the candidate. Schedule options are as follows:
• *Year-round full-time employment
• *Year-round employment; full-time April through December and part-time January through March
• Seasonal full-time employment April through December.

*When out of primary season, candidates must be flexible with job responsibilities. Potential responsibilities may be assisting in the onsite laboratory, research and development department, maintenance or other departments as assigned.

This position range is $24-32 per hour based on relevant skills, experience, and education. We pay time and a half for all hours worked past 40 hours in a week. We also offer the opportunity for a merit increase after 90 days and annually thereafter. We provide a competitive benefits package for all three schedules.

 

If you’re ready to combine your design talent, love of plants, and leadership skills, we want to hear from you. Please provide a resume and imagery of previous landscape design work to demonstrate your skills and experience to hr@pwfourstar.com.