Job description

Playground Designer Associate

Full Time
Tequesta, FL

Leathers & Associates is a family-owned design firm that specializes in custom outdoor play spaces. We are proud to say that since we first began in 1971, we have built over 3800 playgrounds in all 50 states as well as other countries including Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Canada, and India, just to name a few.
We are also the originators of the community-build concept and have been featured on numerous television shows including Good Morning America, Sesame Street, and Mr. Rogers, and in many national publications including Time and People Magazine. We design and build destination playgrounds inspired by the dreams and wishes of the children in the communities we serve.

Job Description:
Leathers & Associates creates immersive and interactive experiences that transport children of all ages into fantastic realms of play and exploration. Spaceships, Dragons lairs, fantasy castles, and more are all possible from the creative minds of our little helpers.
The Playground Designer Associate is responsible for interpreting information from our clients to develop a one-of-a-kind playground design. Site information is gathered, including cultural and geographic features. Community and stakeholders will provide input, as well as group children’s sessions to allow imaginative input from the young minds of the area. Candidates must be self- motivated, imaginative, and have excellent communication and presentation skills.
We are looking for a creative individual with some building and construction knowledge. Must have a positive attitude and be able to work in a collaborative environment. The job requires unique skill sets and varying levels of experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Working with communities/children to create fun inspiring playground designs unique to each community.
• Communicate with clients regarding the design process.
• Gather and interpret community needs.
• Work within fixed budgets provided by communities.
• Manage the design process from initial designs through the final design phases.
• Create 2D and 3D renderings of the final design.
• Perform all public-facing roles assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lead and manage client meetings.
• Adaptable to changes in a fast-paced work environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• A minimum of an associate degree or trade degree in a related field. o Graphic designer, Landscape Architect, Architect Environment designer, background in

Art & Design

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, ability to multi-task, and strong attention to detail.
• Creative mind.

Essential tools to set you up for success:

• Adobe Suite
• Microsoft Office
• AutoCAD
• Sketchup
• WordPress
• Understand CRM
• Ability to present preliminary and final designs for client stakeholders.

Work Environment:

• This position works primarily in an indoor office setting.
• This position may also have some outdoor exposure during special events and client visits.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Company administered 401(k) plan.
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation and sick time
• Some remote work opportunity

Work Schedule:

• This is a full-time position with a fixed 40-hour work week but a flexible schedule. Some flexibility with remote work-from-home.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position does not require supervisory responsibility.

Travel:

• Travel may be required for this position when called upon to facilitate on-site client meetings to gather information for the project’s preliminary design.
• This is typically a single site visit per project if the client prefers an on-site visit vs a virtual consultation.

Other Duties:
Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change based on candidates’ strengths.

Salary: Salary is commensurate with skills and experience, with room for advancement.

Leathers & Associates, Inc.
370 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta, FL 33469
(877) 564-6464
webinfo@leathersassociates.com
www.leathersassociates.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tequesta, FL 33469: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• related field: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tequesta, FL 33469

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