Lead the application of computational design and automation on complex architectural projects across multiple scales and sectors.
Develop parametric and data-driven workflows that connect architecture, engineering, sustainability, digital delivery, and visualization.
Use automation to reduce friction between disciplines, improve design coordination, and increase speed, clarity, and design quality.
Support early-stage design exploration, option analysis, and decision-making through computational methods.
Partner with project teams to embed computational thinking into everyday design workflows.
Collaborate closely with Digital Practice and Digital Delivery teams to transition bespoke scripts and prototypes into robust, supported automations.
Help define standards, libraries, and platforms that allow computational tools to be reused and scaled across the firm.
Balance innovation with reliability—ensuring tools are maintainable, documented, and aligned with enterprise systems.
Contribute to firm-wide initiatives around automation, interoperability, and data-driven design.
Build, mentor, and manage a team of computational designers aligned to project needs and strategic priorities.
Actively advocate for computational design across the firm—educating project leaders on when and how to deploy the team effectively.
Ensure the computational design team remains consistently engaged, billable, and delivering visible value.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of design computing talent.
Establish clear role definitions and engagement models between computational designers and project teams.
Define and track ROI metrics for computational design, including efficiency gains, risk reduction, design quality, and competitive advantage.
Translate technical outcomes into clear business narratives for studio, regional, and discipline leadership.
Support business development by articulating the value of design computing in pursuits and client conversations.
Provide regular reporting and insight on how computational design contributes to project performance and firm strategy.

Requirements

Advanced expertise in Rhino + Grasshopper for computational and parametric design.
Strong experience with Revit and computational workflows that integrate with BIM and digital delivery.
Proficiency in scripting or programming (e.g., Python, C#, JavaScript) with an emphasis on reliability and scalability.
Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines and translate design intent into actionable computational frameworks.
Experience mentoring or leading other designers or technologists.
Strong communication skills, particularly the ability to explain technical work in strategic and business terms.
Experience partnering with enterprise digital, IT, or platform teams (preferred).
Familiarity with developing internal tools, plug-ins, or lightweight applications for design teams (preferred).
Background in systems thinking, process design, or organizational change related to technology adoption (preferred).
Teaching, lecturing, or thought leadership experience in design technology or computation (preferred).
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Design Computing, or a related field.
8+ years of professional experience applying computational design within an architectural or integrated design practice.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health saving accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays per calendar year
Accrual of vacation days between 10 and 20 per year
Eligibility for paid sick leave.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

RhinoGrasshopperRevitPythonC#JavaScriptcomputational designparametric designBIMscripting

Soft Skills

communicationmentoringleadershipcollaborationinnovationproblem-solvingorganizational changeteachingadvocacybusiness development

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in ArchitectureBachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in Design ComputingMaster's degree in ArchitectureMaster's degree in EngineeringMaster's degree in Design Computing