• Posted on Feb 05, 2026
• Jobs

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Job Title: Playground Designer

Reference: AJ0993

Company: Fawns Recreational Services (T/A Playtime by Fawns)

Contact name: Vanessa Wright

Contact email: [email protected]

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Fawns Recreational Services (T/A Playtime by Fawns) are experienced playground providers based in Fleet, Hampshire, designing, manufacturing and installing timber play equipment primarily for the School, Nursery and Parish Council sectors. Part of the Wicksteed Leisure Group of Companies, Fawns has been established for 30 years.

Playtime by Fawns is looking for a Playground Designer to join our dynamic team and help shape the next generation of outdoor play environments. As a key part of our design department, you will transform customer briefs into exciting, safe, and commercially strong playground solutions. You will work closely with colleagues across the business, using your creativity, technical ability, and practical understanding of installation to deliver designs that children love and clients trust.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Strong design software skills and the ability to resolve technical issues independently.
• Great communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive, self-sufficient approach to managing design projects.
• Understanding of playground safety standards (or willingness to learn).
• A desire to innovate, challenge ideas, and help improve department processes.
• Experience in playground design or related environments is an advantage, but strong designers from similar fields are encouraged to apply.

Your Main Duties Will Include:

• Creating imaginative, high-quality playground designs that follow customer briefs and adhere to safety standards.
• Producing full design packages, including visuals, working drawings, and J Number drawings when required.
• Working independently through the entire design process with confidence and attention to detail.
• Communicating effectively with Sales, Installations, Project Management and other internal teams.
• Challenging unclear briefs and taking initiative to ensure accuracy and feasibility of proposals.
• Applying a strong understanding of playground safety regulations throughout every design.
• Troubleshooting design software and printing issues as needed.
• Contributing new ideas that help us improve workflows and strengthen our position as the best playground design department in the industry.
• Bringing fresh, creative thinking that enhances the chances of winning projects.

Why Playtime By Fawns:

Attractive salary
Pension scheme
25 days holiday along with bank holidays
Access to offers and services available through HR software
Potential to receive company incentives
Be part of a well-established, innovative company with the chance to design real spaces that impact communities.

Fawns’ is an equal opportunities employer – applicants will not be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

If you would like to be a part of a creative, supportive and growing company that makes a real difference to communities please send CV’s to [email protected]