Remote Senior Digital Design Architect

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 76,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Digital Design Architect to join a forward-thinking architectural practice. You will lead the exploration and implementation of advanced digital design techniques, developing parametric scripts to optimize complex geometries and performance.

You will create sophisticated visualisations for studies and client presentations, collaborating with teams across remote environments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with emphasis on computational and digital technologies.
• 7+ years of professional experience in digital/computational design within architecture.
• Expert proficiency in Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit; scripting in Python or C# is a plus.
• Experience with advanced rendering and visualization tools such as V-Ray, Lumion, Enscape.
• Strong communication and remote collaboration skills.
• A portfolio showcasing digital design projects and problem solving is essential.
• Reliable remote work setup with high-speed internet.

Responsibilities

• Lead exploration and implementation of advanced digital design techniques across projects.
• Develop parametric scripts and algorithms to generate complex geometries.
• Create digital models and visualisations for design studies and client presentations.
• Collaborate with design teams to integrate digital tools into workflows.
• Research emerging digital design technologies, software, and plugins.
• Develop custom digital tools and workflows for project needs.
• Analyze design data to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
• Provide guidance and training on digital design tools in a remote context.

Skills

Rhino

Grasshopper

Revit

Scripting (Python/C#)

Rendering (V-Ray/Lumion/Enscape)

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Architecture or Digital Design

Specialisation in computational design

Tools

Rhino

Grasshopper

Revit

Python

C#

V-Ray

Lumion

Enscape

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking architectural practice at the forefront of digital innovation, is seeking a Remote Senior Digital Design Architect. This role is fully remote, offering the opportunity to work from anywhere in South Africa and contribute to projects originally intended for the Kimberley, Northern Cape region. The ideal candidate will be a master of digital design tools and methodologies, adept at leveraging parametric modeling, generative design, and advanced visualization techniques to create unique and efficient architectural solutions. This position demands a proactive individual with a strong understanding of how digital tools can enhance design exploration, optimise performance, and streamline the architectural process. We are looking for a creative problem-solver who can collaborate effectively within a remote team and push the boundaries of digital architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the exploration and implementation of advanced digital design techniques across various architectural projects.


• Develop and utilise parametric scripts and algorithms to generate complex geometries and optimise design solutions.


• Create sophisticated digital models and visualisations for design studies, client presentations, and project documentation.


• Collaborate with design teams to integrate digital tools and workflows into the design process, enhancing creativity and efficiency.


• Research and evaluate emerging digital design technologies, software, and plugins relevant to architectural practice.


• Develop custom digital tools and workflows to support unique project requirements.


• Analyse design data and performance metrics to inform design decisions and improve outcomes.


• Provide guidance and training to other team members on digital design tools and methodologies in a remote context.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Architecture, Digital Design, or a related field with a strong emphasis on computational and digital technologies.


• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience, with a significant specialisation in digital and computational design within architecture.


• Expert proficiency in industry-standard digital design software such as Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, and potentially scripting languages like Python or C#.


• Experience with advanced rendering and visualisation tools (e.g., V-Ray, Lumion, Enscape).


• Proven ability to develop and implement innovative digital design strategies.


• Strong understanding of architectural principles and construction methods.


• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, crucial for remote teamwork.


• A portfolio showcasing a range of digital design projects and creative problem-solving is essential.


• Candidates must possess a reliable remote work setup with high-speed internet.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers unparalleled flexibility and the chance to work on innovative projects from anywhere in South Africa. Our client provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Employees will benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge digital design practices. Join a progressive firm and shape the future of digitally driven architecture, contributing to projects that resonate with the needs and potential of regions like the Northern Cape.