Applied Playground Designer

Role overview

Work arrangement

• The posting identifies the work location as remote.

Design and technical work

• Develop customized play equipment, 3D base plans, and visual designs.
• Work with playground installation layouts and construction drawings.
• Render models using Enscape and manage lighting and materials for consistent visuals.
• Develop and maintain 2D and 3D assets for the standard product portfolio and SketchUp and Rhino libraries.
• Optimize file sizes and components for team modeling; translate models between Rhino, SketchUp, and SolidWorks while retaining functionality.

Skills and experience

• 5+ years of SketchUp experience with modeling, dynamic components, metadata, and troubleshooting complex models.
• Basic Rhinoceros 3D modeling and export experience.
• Advanced Adobe Suite skills, especially InDesign and Illustrator, with vector-based art and quick design iterations.
• Ability to work with AutoCAD layers and export files between CAD and Illustrator.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and strong time management; interest in play, inclusive design, and child development.
• Google Suite knowledge and project management experience are assets.

Wage

• The posting lists a wage range of $65,000–$75,000 without specifying a compensation cadence.

Benefits

• Benefits include profit sharing and performance bonuses, employee share ownership opportunities after one year, tuition reimbursement, and extended health and dental benefits.
• The posting also mentions a six-week sabbatical after 14,000 hours, flex time, options to work hybrid, company events, and casual dress.

Application

• The posting requests a letter explaining fit, a resume, and a portfolio through the company careers page.