Modern Cedar Treehouse + Swing Set + Ninja Course

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Summary

I’m looking to hire an experienced designer (play structure / outdoor structure / woodworking design) to create a custom-designed outdoor kids play structure for my property. This will be a larger, more adventurous play structure for my kids, who are turning 8 and 12, so I want it to feel more like a tree fort / adventure course than a typical toddler playground. The goal is to receive a professional design package that I can use to build the structure (myself and/or with a contractor), including mockups and a materials list. What I Want Included in the Design (attached is a AI Generated Mock Up. I want something similar) Treehouse’     •    Single open room interior     •    Platform height: approx. 8 ft above grade     •    Cedar construction with gray stain     •    Modern design with cable railing     •    One slide exiting structure     •    Rope bridge entry from separate platform Swing structure     •    Separate structure     •    3–4 swings     •    Modern cedar + steel accents     •    Height approx. 9–10 ft Ninja course     •    Separate structure     •    Monkey bars, rope elements, rings     •    Modular design preferred Deliverables required     •    Structural drawings     •    Dimensioned plans     •    Materials list     •    Foundation plan     •    Connection details Design priorities     •    Structural safety     •    Buildability by residential contractor     •    Cost efficiency     •    Modern aesthetic Deliverables Required Please provide a complete design package with the following: Concept mockups / visual renderings 2D and/or 3D mockups Multiple views (front/side/top or perspective views) Enough detail for me to visualize the final structure Final design plans Dimensions / overall footprint Heights of platforms and key elements Layout of all features (swings, monkey bars, ninja elements, fort, etc.) Materials list (BOM) Lumber sizes and estimated quantities Hardware/connectors Swing hardware / chains Fasteners Rope/bridge components (if included) Build notes / recommendations Structural considerations for outdoor use Suggested materials for durability/weather resistance What I’m Looking for in a Freelancer Experience designing outdoor play structures, decks, tree forts, or custom wood structures Ability to create clear mockups/renderings Ability to provide a practical materials list for construction Understanding of safe spacing and layout for swings/climbing features If you’ve designed anything similar before, please include examples in your proposal. Proposal Request (please include) When applying, please share: Relevant project examples / portfolio What software you use (SketchUp, CAD, etc.) Estimated timeline What deliverables I will receive Any questions or recommendations you already have for this type of build Notes I am hiring for the design + materials list only at this stage (not construction). I want a design I can confidently build from, and I want mockups/renderings included as part of the final deliverables.

  • Not Sure
    Hourly
  • 1-3 months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Graphic Design
Adobe Illustrator
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:3 weeks ago
  • Hires:
    1
  • Interviewing:
    1
  • Invites sent:
    1
  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since Jul 19, 2022
  • United States
    Newton8:53 AM
  • $45K total spent
    22 hires, 10 active
  • 2,677 hours

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