Project Designer (2D Planning & 3D Visualisation)

KOMPAN; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

KOMPAN is seeking a design-focused professional to lead playground and outdoor fitness project design from concept to final technical layouts, ensuring compliance with AS4685 and accessibility guidelines.

You will produce 2D AutoCAD drawings, create 3D visualisations, interpret site plans, and prepare client presentations while coordinating with Sales, Engineering, Installation, Marketing, and the Denmark design studio.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in design, preferably landscape/architecture/playground design.
• Experience in concept development and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and ability to explain design ideas clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 2D technical drawings and layouts using AutoCAD.
• Create high-quality, photo-realistic 3D visualisations and animations for playground and outdoor fitness projects.
• Interpret site plans and incorporate topographic details into layouts.
• Producing accurate technical drawings in AutoCAD and ensuring full compliance with AS4685.
• Creating visually engaging presentations that clearly communicate design intent.
• Prepare visually engaging client presentations using company templates to communicate design intent effectively.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners throughout the project lifecycle.
• Managing multiple projects while maintaining design integrity and timelines.

Skills

3D visualization

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Designing world-class playgrounds and outdoor fitness solutions

In this role, you will take the lead in designing and documenting playground and fitness projects from the earliest concept through to final technical layouts. You’ll ensure every design meets Australian Standards (AS4685), accessibility guidelines, and our internal design principles. Your work will involve close collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Installation, Marketing, and the Kompan Design Studio in Denmark, as well as occasional direct presentations to clients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Produce accurate 2D technical drawings and layouts using AutoCAD
• Create high-quality, photo-realistic 3D visualisations and animations for playground and outdoor fitness projects
• Interpret site plans and incorporate topographic details into layouts
• Producing accurate technical drawings in AutoCAD and ensuring full compliance with AS4685
• Creating visually engaging presentations that clearly communicate design intent
• Prepare visually engaging client presentations using company templates to communicate design intent effectively
• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners throughout the project lifecycle
• Managing multiple projects while maintaining design integrity and timelines

Driving quality through creativity and teamwork

You have proven experience in design - ideally within landscape architecture, architecture, industrial design, or playground design - and you’re confident working across concept development, technical documentation, and cross-team collaboration. You thrive and enjoy managing multiple priorities, and take pride in delivering high-quality, compliant design solutions.

Moreover, we imagine you have/are:

• A confident communicator who can clearly explain design ideas to colleagues, partners, and clients.
• Strong technical skills in AutoCAD, supported by experience with 3D tools and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in drawings and documentation.
• Comfortable managing several projects at once while maintaining design integrity and meeting deadlines.
• Collaborative, open to feedback, and motivated by creating solutions that meet real user and client needs.
• Curious and adaptable, with an interest in staying up to date on materials, safety standards, and design trends.

KOMPAN - Who are we?

KOMPAN is a global leader in outdoor play and fitness solutions. We design, produce, and install over 1,000 playgrounds and fitness areas every month across 94 countries. Our HQ is based in Odense, Denmark, with manufacturing site in Czech Republic and sales offices worldwide. Read more

What’s our culture like?

We combine professionalism with playfulness. Our teams work across functions and cultures, valuing diversity, creativity, and results.

Why should you work with us?

At KOMPAN we make a real impact - creating healthier, happier communities through play and movement and have done this since 1970. You'll grow your career while changing lives worldwide. This is a very strong purpose to be part of.

KOMPAN is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all to apply.