Designer

Position: Designer

Full Time / Exempt

Job Narrative:

Martin Aquatic is seeking a Designer to join our Creative Studio and assist with a wide range of aquatic projects including indoor and outdoor waterparks, pool decks, and splashpad designs. This position plays a key role in developing visual layouts for client presentations, showcasing various elements of site design. We’re looking for someone who can interpret client needs and conceptual ideas into AutoCAD layouts and help finalize those into visually appealing plans. This role also includes producing supporting documentation such as capacity models, guest circulation diagrams, aquatic element identification plans, and furniture plans.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background, creative-thinking, and an understanding of health and building codes related to aquatic environments. Designers on our team also contribute to 3D modeling, Photoshop coloring, and InDesign booklets as needed.

Candidate must be able to collaborate closely with a team of designers and engineers. This is a fully on-site position based in Downtown Orlando, working on projects located throughout the U.S. and internationally.

What You’ll Do

· Creating initial bubble plans for early conceptual development

· Utilizing AutoCAD to design creatively driven, aquatic-focused site layouts while following required building and health codes

· Developing supporting site plans to provide design context, including guest circulation diagrams, seating layouts, furniture plans, and back of house layouts

· Generating area take-offs

· Sourcing and organizing reference imagery to support project concept development

· Create 2D plans for 3D play structures using block libraries

What You Bring

· 3+ years of experience in site development, with a focus on 2D spatial planning and layout

· A Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or related Design / Engineering field preferred (Interior Design backgrounds welcome if paired with strong technical skills in CAD / Rhino)

· Experience in themed entertainment, waterparks, or hospitality design (a plus)

· Proficiency in AutoCAD, technical drawing, and creative design

· Familiarity with Rhino and / or 3DS Max preferred

· Ability to quickly lay out sites and elements with fixed boundaries

· Strong spatial awareness and layout efficiency

· Ability to sketch and visualize sites from 1 acre to 30 acres for recreation and entertainment

· Understanding of guest access and pathway movement

· Ability to stay organized and focused on tasks under tight deadlines

· Strong computer and file organization skills, especially when working with CAD block libraries

· Responsiveness to client feedback and the ability to produce quick updates or sketches

· Ability to coordinate with other consultants and integrate base files into shared layouts

· Familiarity with applicable building and health codes related to aquatic environments

Benefits and Perks

· Annual Bonus

· Minimum of 3 weeks PTO + paid holidays and sick time

· Excellent company-paid employee medical

· Sponsored dental, vision, and Teladoc plans

· 401(k) program participation with employer contribution

· Opportunities to experience resorts and theme parks

· Paid covered/adjacent parking in Downtown, Orlando

· Innovative office environment and team culture!

· Opportunity for personal growth and development

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person