Computational Designer

2 days ago


London, United Kingdom Gensler Full time

Your Role

As a Computational Designer, you will be a key member in the Architecture Studio advancing parametric design and computational analysis on a multitude of urban projects at various scales. You will be an integral part of the Design Technology team, promoting, implementing, and elevating our BIM and digital modelling workflows and protocols in the studio. This unique position combines a direct involvement in prestigious projects in the region with a more strategic role where you will help advance the computational and parametric capabilities, tools and workflows of the Architecture Studio in partnership with the regional Design Technology leadership.

We are seeking design professionals with knowledge of the entire design and construction process, as well as a good understanding of computational design tools. Reporting directly to the Regional Design Technology Director and the Studio Director, you will use your soft skills, relationship building and technical expertise to drive with confidence process innovation, optimization and digital workflows/solutions creation and implementation in partnership with your fellow studio members and in collaboration with the Regional Design Technology Team. Ultimately, we believe that this role is a key contributor to delivering the highest value and best outcomes to our clients.

What You Will Do
- Set up and manage parametric and computational design workflows and solutions for project-specific and studio needs
- Integrate Design Technology workflows, tools, and applied practices with project teams
- Model Management and additional analytics on design practices
- Development of pipeline for interoperability of BIM and other Design Technology tools
- Digital content management. Partner with project teams to establish project specific digital content strategies and protocols
- Develop and strengthen relationships with office and studio leaders by improving communication and integration of Design Technology throughout the duration of projects

Your Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical training or prior work experience in the building industry
- Advanced knowledge of Rhinoceros and Grasshopper tools
- Good knowledge of visual programming in Grasshopper (and Dynamo), and preferred knowledge of textual programming in C# or Python
- Good knowledge of Autodesk Revit Architecture
- 2+ years of experience in a digital design role throughout of all phases of design and delivery
- Articulate communicator, able to convey design technology concepts to all levels of design and delivery leadership
- Punctual, able to adhere to deadlines, and have a strong work ethic
- Creative thinker dedicated to problem solving, research, and innovation

This job description reflects the core activities of the role although there will be changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time.

Life at Gensler

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical and dental insurance, season ticket loans, pension, profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities.

As part of the firm’s commitment to professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional qualifications and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programmes or classes. We view our professional development programmes as strategic investments in our future.

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