Architectural Planner

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.

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. We’re KOMPAN - let’s play!

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.S. and Canada.

At KOMPAN, we take pride in our commitment to the global environment. 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

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

What You’ll Need

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

This is a hybrid position based in Austin, TX.

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

KOMPAN is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 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. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.