Overview:
Exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection and use of standard techniques, and solves problems when encountered.
Collaborates on exceptional design and delivery for clients to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity.
Anticipates job expectations and contributes to project and design solutions.
Responsibilities:
Contributes and assists in developing project and design solutions to advance respective projects while working independently with guidance
Anticipates job expectations while performing design and technical tasks requiring application of standard and emerging techniques and knowledge
Carries out computational design methodologies including advanced environmental simulation workflows and generative design solutions
Develops computational design tools and libraries for spatial analytics and generative design
Works within team to develop advanced workflows for the control of 3D geometry, techniques for design modeling, techniques for digital fabrication and techniques for simulation and analysis
Assists project teams as needed in all stages of design, documentation, and fabrication
Develops new toolsets for modeling techniques, software platform interoperability and environmental simulation/analysis
Modifies or creates implementation documents, applying standard architectural techniques and procedures and according to written and verbal specifications with general supervision
Produces graphic presentations, 3D renderings and implementation documents
Assists in preparing schedules and reviewing implementation documents and samples as needed
Compiles data and performs design computations in collaboration with project team
Collaborates on design and technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project
Works with senior designer(s) and project team(s) on conceptual designs, presentations, design development and production to deliver projects on time and within budget
Assists in preparing client presentations and presents project design intent.
Performs product research; and assists project designers with material selection and system research
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Architecture, Building Science, or a related field
3 years of experience in the job offered or as an Architect, Designer, or in a related/similar position.
Experience therein to include 3 years performing:
Rhinoceros and Grasshopper;
DIVA, Ladybug, and Honeybee solar analysis;
Python, C#, C++, or Typescript;
VRay
3D printing and additive manufacturing
In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience, employer will accept a Master’s or foreign equivalent degree in Architecture, Building Science, or a related field, and university-level coursework, research project, thesis, or as an Architecture Intern, Design Intern, or in a related/similar position.
Experience therein involving the following:
Rhinoceros and Grasshopper;
DIVA, Ladybug, and Honeybee solar analysis;
Python, C#, C++, or Typescript;
VRay
3D printing and additive manufacturing
May work from home
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