Project Designer - GameTime

PlayCore; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PlayCore is seeking a talented Project Designer to join our Design Service Group in Chattanooga, TN. The role involves developing innovative recreation-based site designs and presentation materials to support various projects. Responsibilities include producing 2D and 3D layouts and collaborating with a team of design professionals to ensure project success.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a design field or relevant experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite is essential. The position offers a minimum travel requirement for site visits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in playground design preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Digital portfolio demonstrating design strengths required.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative recreation-based site designs.
• Prepare 2D layouts with supporting documentation.
• Create high-quality 3D visualizations.

Skills

Proficient in AutoCAD

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite

3D visualization skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design-related field

Tools

Lumion

Sketchup

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

GameTime is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Project Designer to join our Design Service Group. The Project Designer will be responsible for developing innovative recreation-based site designs and presentation materials that support client vision, project goals, and company standards. Project Designers will produce 2D site layouts, create high-quality 3D visualizations using the latest design software, and participate in client meetings and project coordination activities as needed. In this position, Designers will work on a range of projects, varying in scope and scale, including play spaces, parks and other recreational facilities. The Project Designer will have the opportunity to collaborate with a range of professionals across multiple design disciplines, from product development to on-site construction.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Become knowledgeable of product lines and intended functions to create innovative and compelling site layouts.
• Prepare 2D site layouts, with supporting documentation that meet industry compliant standards (ASTM, ADA, CPSC).
• Create 3D visualizations and presentation materials that accurately and creatively communicate design intent and experience.
• Analyze and interpret construction drawings, surveys, topographic maps and other project related documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Effectively communicate, verbally and visually, project details with design team members and client / end users.
• Collaboratively work with design team members both internally and externally to ensure creative design solutions are delivered in a timely way and meet project financial and functional goals.
• Contribute to the organization and management of project activities and materials.

Position Requirements

• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Lumion, Sketchup, and other software tools useful to the generation of accurate representations of design elements.
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, topographic mapping and other related documentation for site layouts.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects at one time.
• Create and follow design instructions from initial concept to final product.
• Additional project and organizational related duties as needed.
• A digital portfolio that demonstrates design strengths and abilities.

Education And/or Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a design related field to include Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design, Architectural Design, Interior Design, or applicants with 5+ years of direct experience in the playground design industry are preferred.
• Working experience in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Interior Design, Playground industry, or related design field is preferred.

Travel

• Travel will be at a minimal with occasional trips to project sites and manufacturing facility.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence as well as be able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCad, Sketchup, Lumion, and Adobe Suite Software.

Other Skills

The ability to Speak and translate Spanish would be preferred.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently walk and sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or listen.
• The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, except in the manufacturing environment where PPE may be required.

PlayCore and its family of brands considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.