Now Hiring: Playground Designer
Do you love creating spaces that bring joy to communities? Want to turn your creative skills into something children will love for years to come? Why not become a Playground Designer?
Join Hawthorn Heights, a leader in creative landscaping and play park installation, as we expand our design team!
Location:
Office-based in just outside Eglinton, with some travel to project sites across Ireland and Scotland.
What You’ll Do:
- Design innovative, exciting, and inclusive playgrounds and outdoor spaces
- Produce detailed plans using AutoCAD, with support visuals via Photoshop and 3D rendering tools
- Collaborate with clients, the installation team, and other stakeholders to bring projects from concept to completion
- Visit sites in Ireland and Scotland to assess, plan, and refine designs
- Help shape safe, high-quality environments that inspire play and imagination
Requirements:
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop, and Excel
- A higher-level qualification in a design-related field
- Strong organisational and communication skills
Desirable Skills & Experience:
- Experience with 3D modelling and video editing software
- Background in project management or construction industry
- A creative mindset with a practical, solution-driven approach
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Pension scheme
- Private medical insurance (after 6 months of employment)
- Industry training and continuous professional development
- Opportunities to work on meaningful, community-focused projects
- Be part of a creative, passionate, and skilled team shaping the future of play
To apply:
Send your CV and, if available, a portfolio of your work to:
enquiries@hawthornheights.co.uk
As a Playground Designer you will bring imagination to life and shape the places where childhood happens.
Apply today and design a world of play!