Year One - Junior Designer - Computational Design

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Junior Designer in Computational Design, where creativity meets technology. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects while developing your skills in a supportive environment. You'll work closely with interdisciplinary teams, bringing bold ideas to life through computational design. The firm values excellence, collaboration, and sustainability, making it an exciting place to start your career. If you're eager to shape the future of design and make a meaningful impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Matching

Paid Family Leave

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree in Architecture, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Design.
• Demonstrated proficiency in coding and computational design tools.
• Strong visual, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to project development under supervision of Computational Design Lead.
• Produces diagrams, data visualizations, and 3D models.
• Collaborates with design teams to innovate systems-based models.

Skills

Algorithmic Thinking

Strong Visual Communication

Creative Thinking

Storytelling Ability

Education

Degree in Architecture

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Design

Tools

Python

C#

JavaScript

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Job description

Year One - Junior Designer - Computational Design

Year One - Junior Designer - Computational Design

Join SOM’s Year One Program as a Junior Designer - Computational Design. Our Year One program picks up where your formal education leaves off, with a suite of events and creative initiatives to help you get the most out of your first year at SOM. Alongside your day-to-day project responsibilities, we’ll encourage you to expand your learning and to propose bold ideas for the future of design.

At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities, and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration.

Instructions for Year One Applicants:

Complete applications must include Resume or CV and Work Samples. Work Samples shall be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit Work Samples as part of your application in the section where the application asks for your Resume or CV.

Success at SOM Means:

• Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.

• Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning.

• Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.

• Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity.

• Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration.

• Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the development of an aspect of a Project(s) under the direct supervision by Computational Design Lead.

• Provides computational design input to projects during all phases.

• Works closely with design teams to propose, evaluate and develop systems-based models.

• Maintains interoperability of workflows and manages data flows.

• Produces presentation and deliverables such as diagrams, data visualization, 3D models, drawings, renderings, and animations.

• Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.

• Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability.

• Actively collaborates at a project team level.

• Demonstrates a basic understanding of building materials, systems, codes, details, and construction techniques.

• Manages time and workload to meet project task deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of a degree in Architecture, Mathematics, Computer Science, Design or other related degree.

• Demonstrates good algorithmic thinking and ability to develop innovative workflows.

• Strong visual, verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated proficiency in coding (e.g. Python, C#, JavaScript) is required.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Grasshopper and Dynamo.

• Demonstrated experience creating engaging data visualizations.

• A good design eye, and a creative thinker.

• Interest in the creation of architectural geometry, design space exploration, design refinement.

• Good storytelling ability, communication and presentation skills appreciated.

• Passion for integrated design and knowledge of structure or building physics welcomed.

Are you ready to join a team of creative professionals working on transformational projects around the world? Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to build a better future with SOM.

Our Benefits:

Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance.

Savings: 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs.

Work/Life Balance: Hybrid/Flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program.

Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees.

Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $60,000 – $64,000.

Our Culture:

Our creative, interdisciplinary teams work like small, dynamic studios, with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. For more about SOM: www.som.com