Computational Designer, Digital Fabrication

Armstrong World Industries; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation offered

Job summary

Turf Design, a Turf Design subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, Chicago, IL, seeks a Computational Designer to advance design-to-fabrication tools and collaborate with a creative team on innovative products from concept to manufacturing.

Responsibilities include software development, translating design intent into computational logic, and training teams on new tools while ensuring robust UI/UX workflows across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Computational Design, Industrial Design, or related field.
• 2-3 years' experience in Computational design or fabrication environment ideally involving parametric modeling, scripting/programming, CAD/CAM software, digital fabrication workflows or related field.
• Proficiency in Python, Grasshopper, and Rhino3D

Responsibilities

• Assist the Computational Design Team on new software development and maintenance.
• Translate design intent into computational logic that supports fabrication and documentation.
• Assist with the training and implementation of new tools and processes.
• Improve and update existing design software and parametric tools as new variables and limitations are encountered.
• Verify new and existing tools for custom design projects, including review of machining steps.
• Collaborate with end-users to optimize UI/UX workflows and address any considerations that might impact product design and manufacturing.

Skills

Python

Grasshopper

Rhino3D

Parametric modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Computational Design/Industrial Design

Master's degree in Architecture/Computational Design/Industrial Design

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Revit

Git

Job description

Turf Design, a Turf Design subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, Chicago, IL, seeks a Computational Designer to advance design-to-fabrication tools and collaborate with a creative team on innovative products from concept to manufacturing.

Responsibilities include software development, translating design intent into computational logic, and training teams on new tools while ensuring robust UI/UX workflows across projects.