Are you driven by the idea of creating outdoor spaces that inspire play, movement, and connection? As Senior Project Designer, you’ll help shape imaginative playground and fitness environments that bring joy to communities across Australia. This role blends creativity, technical depth, and meaningful impact.
Designing World-Class Playgrounds and Outdoor Fitness solutions
In this role, you will take the lead in designing and documenting playground and fitness projects from the earliest concept through to final technical layouts. You’ll ensure every design meets Australian Standards (AS4685), accessibility guidelines, and our internal design principles. Your work will involve close collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Installation, Marketing, and the KOMPAN Design Studio in Denmark, as well as occasional direct presentations to clients.
You’ll manage multiple projects at once, balancing creativity with precision, and you’ll play an important part in strengthening our internal design processes. As a senior member of the team, you will also provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers, helping maintain high quality across all deliverables.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and documenting playground and fitness projects from concept to completion
- Producing accurate technical drawings in AutoCAD and ensuring full compliance with AS4685
- Creating visually engaging presentations that clearly communicate design intent
- Coordinating custom product development with KOMPAN Design Studio (DK)
- Collaborating with internal teams and external partners throughout the project lifecycle
- Presenting design solutions to clients when required
- Managing multiple projects while maintaining design integrity and timelines
Driving Quality Through Creativity and Teamwork
You have proven experience in design - ideally within landscape architecture, architecture, industrial design, or playground design - and you’re confident working across concept development, technical documentation, and cross‑team collaboration. You thrive and enjoy managing multiple priorities, and take pride in delivering high‑quality, compliant design solutions.
Moreover, we imagine you have/are:
- A confident communicator who can clearly explain design ideas to colleagues, partners, and clients.
- Strong technical skills in AutoCAD, supported by experience with 3D tools and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in drawings and documentation.
- Comfortable managing several projects at once while maintaining design integrity and meeting deadlines.
- Collaborative, open to feedback, and motivated by creating solutions that meet real user and client needs.
- Curious and adaptable, with an interest in staying up to date on materials, safety standards, and design trends.
KOMPAN - Who are we?
KOMPAN is a global leader in outdoor play and fitness solutions. We design, produce, and install over 1,000 playgrounds and fitness areas every month across 94 countries. Our HQ is based in Odense, Denmark, with manufacturing site in Czech Republic and sales offices worldwide. Read more
What’s our culture like?
We combine professionalism with playfulness. Our teams work across functions and cultures, valuing diversity, creativity, and results.
Why should you work with us?
At KOMPAN we make a real impact - creating healthier, happier communities through play and movement and have done this since 1970. You'll grow your career while changing lives worldwide. This is a very strong purpose to be part of.
You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values creativity, innovation, and professional growth. We offer competitive remuneration, flexible work arrangements, and the chance to work on projects that truly make a difference.
How to apply?
Please apply via our website. Click on "Apply" at the top of the job ad. We review applications on an ongoing basis, and you can expect to hear from us once we have selected candidates to proceed to a first interview. You will, of course, hear from us regardless of whether you proceed in the process or not.
We regularly post new job openings on our website. If you're interested in other opportunities with us, be sure to check back often. Let’s Play!
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