What are the responsibilities and job description for the Play Experience Designer position at Design Observer?
As a Play Experience Designer, you’ll help shape one-of-a-kind playgrounds and custom play structures from concept to creation.
Responsibilities Include
Responsibilities Include
- Design engaging, thematic play environments and sculptural features
- Develop 3D concept models, renderings, and technical design packages
- Work with our creative, engineering, and production teams
- Translate stories and ideas into tangible play experiences
- Present designs internally and, on occasion, externally to clients or reps
- Research and ideate around materials, trends, and safety standards
- Bring big energy, fresh ideas, and an eye for details to every project
- A degree in Industrial Design, Architecture, Exhibit/Themed Design, or related field
- 2 years of professional design experience
- Highly proficient in SketchUp Pro for concept modeling, presentation renderings, and technical documentation.
- Proficiency in other 3D modeling software (Blender, ZBrush), Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering tools (Twinmotion a plus)
- Strong portfolio showcasing creativity, storytelling, and spatial thinking
- Curiosity, collaboration skills, and a willingness to get scrappy when needed
- Bonus: experience with playgrounds, themed environments, sculpture, or hands-on fabrication
