Bike Park Designer

Position Overview

The Bike Park Designer will lead and support projects through conceptual design and design development, collaborating closely with clients, internal teams, and community stakeholders to bring projects from vision to reality. This role combines creative design thinking with practical site planning, grading awareness, budgeting, and client communication.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead projects through Conceptual Design and Design Development phases, coordinating handoff to Construction Documents and Project Management teams.
• Travel to project sites to meet with clients, collect site data, and better understand site opportunities and constraints.
• Collaborate with municipalities, government agencies, community groups, consultants, and internal project teams throughout the design process.
• Develop creative, functional, and visually compelling conceptual layouts using CAD software.
• Evaluate grading, drainage, and other civil design considerations during early planning phases.
• Utilize GIS data and mapping tools to support trail and bike park design.
• Aid with budgeting, cost estimating, and project feasibility during multiple phases of design.
• Create graphic plans, renderings, and precedent imagery to communicate project concepts effectively.
• Manage weekly tasks and project timelines to maintain schedules and deliverables.
• Continuously observe and integrate industry best practices into daily workflows and project execution.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong professionalism and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Creative problem-solving and practical reasoning
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Understanding of geometry, grading concepts, and practical mathematics
• Ability to apply ratios, percentages, measurements, and spatial thinking to real-world design challenges

Cultural Fit

• Ownership Mentality
• Dependability
• Passion for Recreation & Community

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Starting at $50,000+, depending on experience
• Benefits Include:
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical Plan Options
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings & Dependent Care Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Incentivized Wellness Program
• Parental Leave
• Additional employee benefits and growth opportunities

Culture

• We are looking for team members who embody the following values:
• Ownership Mentality
• Dependability
• Passion for Recreation & Community

Preferred Education

• Degree in Landscape Architecture, CAD Drafting, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field

Preferred Software Experience

• AutoCAD
• SketchUp
• QGIS / ArcGIS
• Google Earth Pro
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Microsoft Office Suite