Play Area Designer

Job description

Sutcliffe Play (South West) Ltd is the regional distributor for Sutcliffe Play Ltd with an office located in Dorset and we have been working with Sutcliffe Play since 2003.

Sutcliffe Play is the largest employee-owned UK manufacturer in the play industry being a long-standing and reputable supplier of premium quality play equipment.

Working as part of the Play Area Design team, the ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of AutoCAD, 3D Modelling software and an interest in design. This is an in-person, full time office based position.

Main duties:

• Assessment and interpretation of design briefs and associated documentation
• Creation of 2D CAD plans and associated costings
• Creation of 3D visual presentations
• Liaise closely with the main contacts and continuously review details of play area design requests so they can be accurately processed.

Essential requirements:

• Previous experience of playground design is desirable
• Working knowledge and relevant experience of AutoCad, 3DS Max, Excel, Photoshop & InDesign
• Preferrable working knowledge of V-Ray advantageous albeit not essential
• Computer literate (Microsoft packages)
• A good attention to detail, interpreting design briefs and cost analysis
• Willingness to learn new skills and work as part of a small team

We offer a competitive salary together with a company performance-based bonus scheme. Our holiday entitlement is 20 days plus bank holidays and a Christmas closure.

If you are within commuting distance and are interested in applying for the position or would like further information, then please contact Selina@sutcliffeplaysw.co.uk. Please note this is an office based role in Lytchett Matravers, Poole – remote/hybrid working will not be considered.

Sutcliffe Play (South West) is an equal opportunities employer.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Lytchett Matravers

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

18-09-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English