Architecture / architect

Overview KOMPAN US is looking for a Architectural Designer in California to lay out fitness and playground projects compliant with 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, landscape architecture, and surface design on projects across the North American region, ensuring the experience of KOMPAN’s 3 tenants of the play: This position will collaborate closely with other departments in back-office roles such as Pre-Sales, Project Sales Coordination, Project Coordination, and Install, as well as on-site colleagues working in the field as Project Managers and Sales Representatives. As a global leader with an organizational focus on people, passion, progress, and performance, our mission is to create healthier and happier communities by delivering the best in play and fitness solutions. Who We Are For more than 50 years, KOMPAN has researched, designed, and built innovative and imaginative commercial playground equipment and outdoor fitness sites that captivate all ages and abilities. In collaboration with our global headquarters in Denmark, KOMPAN designs, manufactures, and installs more than 1,000 sites a month across 90 different countries. Our North American headquarters, located in Austin, Texas, supports field sales around the U.We exceed sustainability efforts and make it possible to lower carbon emissions by utilizing recycled ocean waste, consumer-recycled plastics, and textile wastes to create playgrounds that are born green or made green.

What You’ll Do 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.

Work within a regional group of designers to coordinate and delegate tasks and project responsibilities.

Assess and edit preliminary project layouts for code compliance.

Independently manage multiple projects simultaneously, specializing in the unique requirements of your local market.

What You’ll Need Expertise in AutoCAD (Rhino, Revit, ArchiCAD, Microsystems, or similar CAD software); experience with 3ds Max (SketchUp, Maya, Revit, or similar modeling software); 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. Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.

An online portfolio that demonstrates strong design and visualization skills.

Ability to develop and communicate a project design narrative through compelling presentations.

Ability to synthesize critique in challenging contexts to steer a project team and stakeholders towards constructive and beneficial solutions.

Perks And 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

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.