Architectural Designer - California

About the role

KOMPAN US is seeking an Architectural Designer to join our team in California. The ideal candidate will be responsible for laying out fitness and playground projects that comply with code requirements, creating documentation for permitting and installation, and collaborating with product designers to customize equipment to client needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage design projects from concept to delivery, including timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication, ensuring projects are delivered on time and meet quality standards.
• Create shop drawings/site plans detailing layout, demolition, permitting, and installation requirements that are compliant to ASTM, CPSC, ADA, or CSA.
• Use equipment selection, customization, juxtaposition, landscape architecture, and surfacing design to tell stories and build engaging experiences.
• Communicate and collaborate with Sales Representatives, Quoting, and Installation departments as well as Product Designers at home office to design projects to client specifications on time and on budget from schematic design to construction administration.
• Audit and edit preliminary project layouts for code compliance.
• Create visually compelling presentations that tell a story about proposed design solutions.
• Regularly present design solutions to various stakeholder groups, clients, and end users.
• Independently manage multiple projects simultaneously, specializing in the unique requirements of your local market.
• Organize and lead in-person lunch and learn sessions with architectural offices, delivering engaging presentations on design solutions and product knowledge to foster client relationships and support specification goals.

Requirements

• Expertise in AutoCAD (Rhino, Revit, ArchiCAD, Microsystems, or similar CAD software)
• Expertise in 3dsmax (Sketchup, Maya, Revit, or similar modeling software)
• Experience using Enscape, Lumion, VRay, or similar rendering plug-ins
• A bachelor’s degree or greater in an applicable field including landscape architecture, landscape design, interior design, architectural design, etc.
• Broad experience applying code and technical constraints to design solutions
• Familiarity with reading construction sets and designing in topographically challenging environments
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
• An online portfolio that demonstrates strong design and visualization skills
• Experience working with clients and presenting to a wide array of stakeholder groups
• Pasion for creating amazing play & fitness environments

Qualifications

• Passion for creating amazing play & fitness environments

Skills

• AutoCAD (Rhino, Revit, ArchiCAD, Microsystems, or similar CAD software)
• 3dsmax (Sketchup, Maya, Revit, or similar modeling software)
• Enscape, Lumion, VRay, or similar rendering plug-ins
• Landscape architecture, landscape design, interior design, architectural design, playground design, amusement park design, waterpark design, etc.
• Code and technical constraints
• Reading construction sets
• Topographically challenging environments
• Communication and organization
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design and visualization skills
• Client interaction and presentation skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule