Custom Playground Designer

Custom Playground Designer
" at Landscape Structures

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented designer to collaborate on custom projects that align with both customer needs and organizational objectives. This role involves developing 2D and 3D structural designs through sketching, CAD, and 3D presentation software, bringing innovative concepts to life.

• Displays curiosity and openness to new ideas.
• Brings new insights into situations and actively promotes ideas and potential solutions.
• Demonstrates willingness to examine and learns from mistakes.

• Supports the vision, strategic direction and purpose of the team.
• Has fun and shows enjoyment at work.
• Is tenacious, works hard and is dedicated to achieving goals.
• Is honest, direct and truthful with others – admits mistakes.
• Is sincere and follows through on commitments.
• Respects confidentiality and personally sensitive issues.

• Collaborates openly with others as a team player to accomplish organization objectives.
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of his/her actions on other team members and/or other departments.
• Handles conflict effectively.
• Able to work independently, but also collaborate with a team.

• Uses computer-assisted drafting (CAD) software to create playground components and playgrounds per the customer’s request.
• Produce quick sketches, 2D and 3D representations of custom structures as required.
• Work from verbal instructions and sketches; data given may be relatively incomplete and require interpretation to complete and finish concept designs.
• Designs and develops concepts for new models, mechanisms, or adaptations for a product.
• Price out components as needed.
• Designs with manufacturing capabilities in mind.
• Works closely with the rest of the custom business unit to clarify or resolve problems that develop in or from the concepting phase.
• Ability to manage project deadlines, meet customer requests, and prioritize.
• Maintains a dependable and predictable work attendance and productivity record with very infrequent tardiness or absence from work; displays a strong work ethic.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and visual)
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Skilled at balancing big‑picture vision with attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Proficiency across multiple computer programs
• Focused, dependable, and able to follow through on commitments
• Creative design sense with a strong eye for aesthetics
• Knowledge of industry standards, ergonomics, and user experience
• Resourceful, adaptable, and open to change
• Customer‑focused mindset with the ability to build strong relationships.

• Two‑year certificate from a college or technical school, or 3–6 years of related experience/training (or equivalent combination).
• Minimum 3 years of playground layout experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, 3
  
  DsMAX, and Photoshop strongly preferred.
• Understanding of product development design processes preferred.
• Ability to sketch and communicate ideas effectively.
• Skilled in producing timely 3D representations of custom products.
• High level of artistic knowledge and design skill.
• Familiarity with landscape architecture processes and resources.
• CPSI certification or extensive knowledge of ASTM and CPSC standards (certification may be obtained after hire).

The target hourly range is $28–36/hr depending upon qualifications and experience. Expanded pay ranges may be available for growth and advancement opportunities. In addition to hourly pay, the compensation package also includes eligibility for profit‑sharing and monthly bonus opportunity. Additionally, for eligible full‑time employees, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits; paid time off and paid holidays;

401(k) retirement plan and employee stock ownership plan.

Landscape Structure is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Recreational Facilities