What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pool designer position at CPS Outdoors?
Company Description CPS Outdoors is a luxury outdoor living and aquatic construction company specializing in high-end residential and commercial projects throughout South Florida and select markets beyond. The team designs and builds custom pools, spas, outdoor living environments, water and fire features, hardscapes, outdoor kitchens, shade structures, sport courts, and fully integrated exterior spaces tailored to each property and client. CPS Outdoors partners with luxury homeowners, developers, architects, hospitality groups, and real estate professionals on technically demanding, detail-driven projects. With a large and active project pipeline, the company is known for precise coordination, advanced 3D visualization, and expertise in complex sites including waterfront estates, rooftop installations, and large-scale commercial environments. Combining design, engineering, craftsmanship, and field experience, CPS Outdoors focuses on creating cohesive, durable outdoor environments that elevate how people live and interact with their spaces.
Role Description This is a full-time remote role for a Pool Designer at CPS Outdoors. The Pool Designer will collaborate with clients, architects, developers, and internal teams to design custom pools, spas, and integrated outdoor aquatic environments that align with project goals, site conditions, and budget. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing conceptual layouts, preparing detailed design drawings, and producing 2D plans and 3D visualizations to communicate design intent. The role involves reviewing site surveys, grading plans, and architectural drawings to ensure feasibility, code compliance, and structural coordination. The Pool Designer will also prepare design presentations, revise plans based on feedback, coordinate with engineering and construction teams, and support project documentation through design development and pre-construction.
Qualifications
- Pool and aquatic design skills, including experience designing custom pools, spas, water features, and integrated outdoor environments.
- Proficiency with CAD and 3D design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Lumion, or similar) for plan development and visualizations.
- Strong spatial planning, site analysis, and technical drawing abilities, including reading and interpreting architectural, structural, and civil plans.
- Knowledge of pool construction methods, materials, equipment, hydraulics, and relevant building codes or industry standards.
- Experience preparing design presentations, renderings, and concept boards for clients and project partners.
- Effective communication, collaboration, and client-facing skills, with the ability to explain design decisions clearly in a remote environment.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple active projects and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
- Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Interior Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience with high-end residential or commercial outdoor environments, especially