Landscape Designer - GameTime

PlayCore; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PlayCore in Fort Payne, AL seeks a senior landscape design lead to steer play spaces from concept through final design. You will collaborate with clients, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to understand goals, site opportunities, and budgets while delivering design solutions that meet user needs and brand standards.

You will manage multiple projects, prepare site plans, renderings, and presentations, and coordinate across product development, engineering, construction, and manufacturing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Design or related field; portfolio required.
• Experience managing multiple projects with deadlines while maintaining design quality.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of play spaces, parks, and recreational environments from concept to final design.
• Collaborate with clients, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to understand project goals, site opportunities, budget considerations, and user needs.
• Translate client vision into creative, functional design solutions aligned with brand standards.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining project schedules and client expectations.
• Coordinate project activities, timelines, design deliverables, and communication among stakeholders.
• Develop and present design concepts through site plans, renderings, visualizations, presentations, and other tools.

Skills

Creative design thinking

Project management

Client relationship management

Presentation and visual communication

Collaboration and cross-functional

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Adaptability

Results orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Design or related field

Experience in landscape design and playground design

Portfolio demonstrating design work

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Lumion

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

• Lead the design and development of play spaces, parks, and recreational environments from concept through final design.
• Collaborate with clients, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to understand project goals, site opportunities, budget considerations, and user needs.
• Translate client vision into creative, functional, and compelling design solutions that align with GameTime's design philosophy and brand standards.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining project schedules, design quality, and client expectations.
• Coordinate project activities, timelines, design deliverables, and communication among internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and present design concepts through site plans, renderings, visualizations, presentations, and other communication tools.
• Participate in client meetings, design workshops, and project reviews to gather information, present recommendations, and facilitate project progress.
• Serve as a design consultant throughout the project lifecycle, providing creative solutions and helping clients make informed decisions.
• Collaborate with product development, engineering, construction, sales, and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are achievable and aligned with project objectives.
• Develop recreation-based site layouts that balance aesthetics, functionality, accessibility, safety, and user experience.
• Utilize design software and visualization tools to communicate concepts, produce project documentation, and support project delivery.
• Interpret surveys, site information, construction documents, and technical requirements to support the design process.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and applicable standards related to recreation and site design.
• Support continuous improvement of design processes, presentation standards, and the overall client experience.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of play spaces, parks, and recreational environments from concept through final design.
• Collaborate with clients, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to understand project goals, site opportunities, budget considerations, and user needs.
• Translate client vision into creative, functional, and compelling design solutions that align with GameTime's design philosophy and brand standards.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining project schedules, design quality, and client expectations.
• Coordinate project activities, timelines, design deliverables, and communication among internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and present design concepts through site plans, renderings, visualizations, presentations, and other communication tools.
• Participate in client meetings, design workshops, and project reviews to gather information, present recommendations, and facilitate project progress.
• Serve as a design consultant throughout the project lifecycle, providing creative solutions and helping clients make informed decisions.
• Collaborate with product development, engineering, construction, sales, and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are achievable and aligned with project objectives.
• Develop recreation-based site layouts that balance aesthetics, functionality, accessibility, safety, and user experience.
• Utilize design software and visualization tools to communicate concepts, produce project documentation, and support project delivery.
• Interpret surveys, site information, construction documents, and technical requirements to support the design process.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and applicable standards related to recreation and site design.
• Support continuous improvement of design processes, presentation standards, and the overall client experience.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Competencies

• Creative design thinking and problem-solving
• Project management and organizational skills
• Client relationship management
• Presentation and visual communication skills
• Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork
• Strategic thinking and conceptual development
• Attention to detail
• Time and workload management
• Adaptability and continuous learning
• Results orientation

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Design, Architecture, Planning, Environmental Design, or a related design field preferred.
• Experience in landscape design, recreation planning, architecture, site design, playground design, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining design quality.
• Experience developing and presenting conceptual designs and visual presentations to clients.
• Portfolio demonstrating creativity, design process, project experience, and visual communication skills required.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Creative Suite, and related design software.
• Ability to develop site layouts, renderings, presentations, and design documentation.
• Working knowledge of construction documents, site plans, surveys, and topographic information.
• Familiarity with ADA, ASTM, CPSC, and other applicable industry standards.

Communication And Reasoning Skills

• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, procedures, and technical information.
• Ability to write professional correspondence, project documentation, reports, and presentation content.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, design professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to define problems, collect and evaluate information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to communicate complex design concepts clearly through verbal, written, and visual methods.
• Ability to speak and translate Spanish is preferred.

Travel

Minimal travel is expected, with occasional trips to client project sites, manufacturing facilities, community playground installations, or other company locations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Frequently sits and walks during the workday.
• Frequently uses a computer and other office or design equipment.
• Frequently uses hands and fingers to type, handle materials, or operate equipment and may use speech-to-text or other assistive technology.
• Frequently communicates verbally and listens during meetings and project discussions.
• Occasionally reaches with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lifts or moves materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Requires close vision and the ability to adjust visual focus.

Work Environment

The work environment is generally quiet and office-based. The employee may occasionally enter manufacturing or construction environments where noise levels are higher and required personal protective equipment must be worn.