Designer - GameTime
Summary
On-site Designer at PlayCore in Fort Payne, AL, who takes custom commercial playground products (metal tubing, roto-molded plastic, sheet metal, etc.) from early concept to final production — modeling in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor, building prototypes, and generating shop drawings and installation manuals. Requires a 4-year industrial/mechanical design degree (or equivalent) and 2 years of Auto
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
GameTime is seeking a creative, motivated Designer who can combine childlike imagination with engineering-level precision. The ideal candidate can develop original playground components while making thoughtful decisions about safety, product function, inclusive design, materials, and manufacturability.
You’ll be comfortable owning projects from concept through completion, working through technical challenges with others, and delivering accurate designs on schedule in a fast-paced environment.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
Skills and Competencies
- A four-year degree in industrial or mechanical design, or equivalent experience in these areas.
- Proficiency in CAD software for design work and layouts, including the ability to develop accurate models.
- A strong work ethic, reliability, adaptability, and the ability to work well with others.
- The ability to execute project briefs and meet product release deadlines.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
- An interest in learning new technologies and developing design skills.
- The ability to perform the essential functions of the position, which may involve field installation of new products, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Experience that would be especially valuable:
- Proficiency in graphic design and rendering software such as Adobe Creative Suite and KeyShot.
- Knowledge of manufacturing materials and methods.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
From early sketches to production-ready assemblies, you’ll help shape the playgrounds of tomorrow. Your work will turn imaginative concepts into practical, safe, inclusive products that can be manufactured and installed in real-world spaces.
- Use Autodesk Inventor and other required software tools to produce accurate concept models and final production models.
- Help develop new and custom commercial playground products using metal tubing, rotationally molded plastic, routed polyethylene, cable, and sheet metal.
- Apply knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods to new product designs.
- Develop product concepts into finalized models and assemblies used to generate shop drawings and installation manuals.
- Serve as a knowledgeable resource on safety compliance, product function, and inclusive design.
- Produce manufacturable designs within demanding timelines while maintaining quality and accuracy.
- Provide project input to Design Technicians and Drafters and review their output for accuracy.
- Study models, build prototypes, and participate in playground installations to deepen knowledge of GameTime products.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
STEPS FOR JOINING THE TEAM
01 APPLY Review the opportunity and submit your application, highlighting the skills and experience you would bring to the role.
02 CONNECT If your background aligns with the position, our recruiting team may contact you to discuss your experience and the opportunity.
03 INTERVIEW Selected candidates may meet with team members to discuss design work, technical judgment, collaboration, and the responsibilities of the role.
04 NEXT STEPS Candidates selected for an offer will receive details about the remaining hiring and onboarding steps.
HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF PLAY
At GameTime, your designs can become the spaces where children build confidence, discover new abilities, and connect with others. Bring your creativity, your technical expertise, and your commitment to doing work that matters.