Computational Facade Consultant

Archi-Tech Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Archi-Tech Network in Brooklyn, NY, seeks a computational facade consultant to support our facade design and development team on high-profile projects. You will contribute to digital workflows, perform analytical analyses, and support design presentations from concept through completion.

The role requires 2+ years of computational design experience, proficiency in Rhino and Grasshopper, and strong communication. Office-based position in Brooklyn with a focus on high-rise and complex façades.

Qualifications

• A degree or certification in a related discipline (architecture, computational design, civil engineering, etc.)
• 2+ years of proven computational design experience in a professional setting
• Solid understanding of geometry
• Demonstrated advanced skills in Rhino and Grasshopper
• Good skills in graphical representation and communication
• A strong attention to detail
• Initiative and proactive working methodology
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Develop digital workflows for the delivery of complex projects from concept to completion
• Contribute to the development of internal design modelling tools and R&D initiatives
• Work with the internal design teams, clients, architects, and other consultants to provide support, analysis, and documentation for projects
• Represent VIA at meetings
• Use parametric, thermal, and other analytic software and interpret their outputs
• Review own and others’ work as part of quality assurance
• Provide support in the creation of design presentations and reports

Skills

Rhino

Grasshopper

Geometry

Communication

Attention to detail

Initiative

Time management

Proactive work style

Education

Architecture / Computational Design / Civil Engineering

Tools

eleFront

Revit

APIs

Python

C#

Job description

Our New York City office is seeking a talented and motivated computational facade consultant to support our growing facade design and development team. We are currently working with some of the world’s leading architects, developers, and contractors on projects including super-tall commercial developments, extremely high-performance high-rise residential buildings, art galleries and museums, and entertainment and leisure complexes. The role will involve participating in a variety of projects, providing detailed technical and design support, engineering analysis, and advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop digital workflows for the delivery of complex projects from concept to completion
• Contribute to the development of internal design modelling tools and R&D initiatives
• Work with the internal design teams, clients, architects, and other consultants to provide support, analysis, and documentation for projects
• Represent VIA at meetings
• Use parametric, thermal, and other analytic software and interpret their outputs
• Review own and others’ work as part of quality assurance
• Provide support in the creation of design presentations and reports

Skills and Qualifications

• A degree or certification in a related discipline (architecture, computational design, civil engineering, etc.)
• 2+ years of proven computational design experience in a professional setting
• Solid understanding of geometry
• Demonstrated advanced skills in Rhino and Grasshopper
• Good skills in graphical representation and communication
• A strong attention to detail
• Initiative and proactive working methodology
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Advantageous

• Experience with eleFront
• Demonstrated experience providing inter-program operability through their respective APIs
• Demonstrated experience in at least one programming language (C# or Python a plus)
• Experience with Revit as well as interoperability between Rhino and Revit
• Experience working with a facade contractor or specialist facade subcontractor

Location

• Brooklyn, Full-time