Architectural Planner

About the role

KOMPAN U.S. is looking for an Architectural Planner to layout fitness and playground projects compliant to code requirements, create documentation for permitting and installation, and work with product designers to customize equipment to client needs. Designs will create an engaging and imaginative environment through product selection, customization, juxtaposition, and surface design on projects across the North American region, ensuring the experience of KOMPAN's 3 tenants of the play: Stay, Wow, Develop. This position will collaborate closely with other departments such as Pre-Sales, Project Coordination, and Install teams, as well as on-site colleagues working in the field as Project Managers and Sales Representatives.

Responsibilities

• Create shop drawings/site plans detailing layout, permitting, and installation requirements that are compliant to ASTM, CPSC, ADA, or CSA
• Use equipment selection, customization, juxtaposition 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
• Work within a regional group of designers to coordinate work and project responsibilities
• Assess preliminary project layouts for code compliance
• Create visually compelling presentations that tell a story about proposed design solutions
• Occasionally present design solutions to clients or end users

Requirements

• Proficiency in AutoCAD (or experience with Rhino, Revit, ArchiCAD, Microsystems, or similar CAD software), Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in an applicable field including landscape architecture, landscape design, interior design, architectural design, etc.
• Experience in landscape architecture, landscape design, interior design, architectural design, playground design, amusement park design, waterpark design, etc. is preferred
• Experience applying code or technical constraints to design solutions
• Familiarity with reading site plans and designing in topographically challenging situations
• 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
• Be able to develop and communicate a project design narrative through compelling presentations
• Experience working with clients preferred
• Passion for creating amazing playgrounds

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