Computational Designer - Architecture & AI

VISOID; Oslo; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% pension contribution

Flexible work hours

Flexible home-office arrangement

5 weeks vacation

Choice of computer equipment andmobile

Cantina with subsidized lunch

Monthly social and educational events

Job summary

Visoid, based in Oslo, is building a web-based tool for architects to accelerate design workflows and visualize concepts. We are seeking an experienced internal architect to join the Product Team and translate industry challenges into actionable design solutions.

You will act as a power user, develop and test solutions, and explore workflows with AI models and parametric design. If you enjoy building technical solutions that improve user workflows, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor level degree in Architecture.
• At least 5 years in architectural design or computational design.
• Proven skills with generative AI for design workflows.

Responsibilities

• Translate industry challenges for product design.
• Act as internal voice for designers and engineers.
• Test solutions to ensure user requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, product, and content teams.

Skills

Architectural design

Computational design

Generative AI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Archicad

Revit

3ds Max

Enscape

Grasshopper

Job description

Our mission is to help architects bring their vision to life. We’re building a web-based application for architects that speed up their design workflows and makes high-quality visualization accessible to a wider audience.

We have experienced rapid growth in recent months and we are hiring to further scale the company. We have customers in over 120 different countries, including leading offices such as Nordic, Leo A Daly, and S+A, who collectively have generated over 6 million visualizations on our platform since the company was established in 2023.

We’ve raised over €3 million from leading Nordic investors to date, helping us build toward our mission. We’re now looking for talented individuals who want to challenge the status quo and reinvent how architects and industry professionals communicate their designs.

What You Will Do

As we are developing a professional tool for architects, industry knowledge is central to creating the best experience for our users at Visoid.

As our internal architect, you will work as a core part of the Product Team. Your role is to translate industry challenges and opportunities for the product team, be an internal power user for developing and testing solutions, and actively explore workflows to solve those challenges.

If you enjoy and have experience building technical solutions to optimize the architectural design process, we would love to hear from you.

In This Role You Will

• Explore and test technical solutions and workflows to solve industry challenges, including the latest AI models and parametric design workflows.
• Be the internal voice of the industry, helping to translate industry challenges to product designers and engineers.
• Prioritize which challenges to solve to help Visoid move forward.
• Test developed solutions to ensure they meet user requirements.

Who You Are

We are seeking a creative individual with a commercial mindset who is as obsessed with our users as we are. You should be a self-motivated team player committed to delivering real value and solving genuine user problems.

We Think You Will Thrive In Visoid

• You have an ability to communicate with users and apply insights into concrete product improvements.
• You have a startup mindset and can independently prioritize the most valuable tasks when resources are limited.
• You are self-driven with a “doer” mentality focused on moving fast and getting the job done.
• You are eager to learn and acquire new skills.

Minimum Requirements

• At least a Bachelor level degree in Architecture.
• At least 5 years of experience with architectural design and/or Computational Design in a leading international architectural firm.
• Proven architectural skills and deep interest for architecture.
• Professional experience working with the technical side of generative AI - such as experimenting with generative image models, building ComfyUI workflows, training LoRAs for professional use cases.
• Familiarity with multiple BIM, 3D modeling, and architectural visualization software such as Archicad, Revit, 3ds Max, and Enscape.
• Professional experience in building tools for design workflows in applications such as Grasshopper.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a growing startup environment with shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration skills and interest in working cross-functionally with sales, product, and content teams.

Optional Qualifications

• Worked at a software company in the AEC space.
• Worked as a Product Manager or Product Designer.
• Familiar with developing apps with the support of agents.
• Already built software solutions for the AEC space.

We are looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The optional qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

We prioritize candidates that are either are already located in Oslo, or who have an existing right to work in Norway and are willing to relocate to Oslo.

Perks And Benefits

• 4% pension contribution
• Flexible work hours
• Flexible home-office arrangement
• 5 weeks vacation
• Choice of computer equipment and mobile device
• Cantina with subsidized lunch
• Monthly social and educational events

We are located at StartupLab, the leading co-working space for startups in Norway.

Compensation And Equity

We offer a competitive salary, adjusted for early-stage growth companies.

As an early hire you have the unique opportunity to secure a significant equity stake in the company. You will be directly invested in our success and share the rewards as we grow. Your contributions will not only shape the future of the company but also provide you with substantial financial upside if we achieve our goals.

About The Team

As a company, we foster a team-focused culture that values ambition, collaboration and honesty. We want to assemble a team of innovative technologists and product enthusiasts who are passionate about building a great product for our users.

With the company numbering 12 employees, and already representing 10 different nationalities, we are no doubt a diverse group of people. Most of us are located in-person at the Oslo office in Norway.

Working at Visoid

We believe in a high-performance culture driven by speed, user impact, and continuous improvement through direct, respectful feedback. We favor rapid iteration and a "move fast and learn" approach over perfection. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, want to directly impact the product, and aren't afraid to challenge the status quo, you'll fit right in.

Beyond the work, we value a positive, inclusive atmosphere. To stay motivated, creative, and connected, we host monthly team social events where we try out new activities and simply enjoy spending time together.

Why Norway

Norway combines a thriving tech industry with high living standards, and strong social benefits. Since English is widely spoken, international talent can easily settle in and feel at home.

Oslo itself is uniquely positioned: local public transport can take you to both the sea and the mountains in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, an urban explorer, or a foodie looking to enjoy the city's rich restaurant and museum scene, Oslo truly has something for everyone.