This is a remote position.
About US: Studio Ludo is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 2015 whose mission is building better play through research, design, and advocacy. We are an internationally recognized leader in play research and design. Our work is focused on three areas. We study the impacts of play environments on physical activity and social behavior. We offer design assistance and safety/risk guidance to help craft remarkable places to play. We advocate at speaking events, in publications, and through media for better play spaces for all ages. Our work has been featured by The New York Times, The Atlantic, NPR, Vox, Curbed, Next City, Landscape Architecture Magazine, and World Landscape Architecture Magazine. We believe that everyone deserves a great place to play, and that behind every good design decision should be even better science.
Position Summary: The Senior Designer will be a pivotal role within the organization. Under the guidance and direction of the Executive Director, this role is responsible for the design of play environments in schoolyards, streetscapes, rooftops, neighborhoods, and in regional parks across the US; engaging with communities in workshop settings to support the re-imagining of their local play space and culture; and managing projects from start to finish. We believe that play is more than a playground, keeping us happy and healthy throughout life. A successful candidate will have a strong desire to design play spaces for all ages that break the boundaries of a “traditional playground”, exploring risk and adventure, being deeply immersed in nature, and building community through play. They will demonstrate knowledge and interest in the role of play in human development, physical and mental wellness, as well as social cohesion. Being a caregiver, educator, or having experience with children is a plus and should be highlighted in the application.
Requirements Education and Experience:

• Bachelors/Masters Degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture
• Licensure preferred
• Excellence in AutoCAD, Rhino, and Adobe Suite (portfolio required)
• 8-15 years of work experience, particularly in project and team management
• Experience working with diverse populations in culturally competent settings
• Excellent interpersonal, intercultural, and mixed age communication skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organizing, preparing materials, and running engagement events with children and adults
• Designing play spaces, via hand sketches, Adobe Suite, AutoCAD, and Rhino
• Preparing presentations to client and community groups
• Researching precedents and best practices in play design and manufacturing
• Developing construction documents and project detailing
• Supporting bid and construction administration process with site visits and communications
• Managing projects with scheduling, filing, communications, billing, and reports
• Visiting sites (as needed) to document existing conditions, construction process, and final punch lists/safety audits

Benefits Compensation:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Generous leave policy and PTO
• Benefits package to include health and dental coverage, retirement, short/long term disability
• Flexible work hours as needed, 32-40 hrs per week

Location:

• This will be a fully remote position
• Preference given to candidates within 150 miles of Philadelphia
• Occasional travel to Philadelphia and job sites, up to 10% of time Submit cover letter, resume, and portfolio to akowal@tocgrp.com