Remote Senior Computational Architect – Parametric Design

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Computational Architect for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will lead computational design initiatives, develop parametric workflows, and mentor teams while collaborating with designers on early-stage design decisions.

A strong background in Grasshopper/Dynamo, Python, and Rhino/Revit is essential. Join a cutting-edge architectural technology firm pushing design and fabrication boundaries, supporting Bloemfontein-based projects from anywhere in SA.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture, Computational Design, or related field with digital tech focus.
• 7+ years of professional experience in computational design within architecture.
• Expert-level proficiency in Grasshopper for Rhino and/or Dynamo for Revit.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C# for custom scripts and tools.
• Experience with Rhino and Revit 3D modeling and digital fabrication concepts.
• Proven ability to lead initiatives and mentor remote teams; strong communication skills.
• Robust home office setup and reliable high-speed internet.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced computational design strategies using scripting and parametric modeling tools (Grasshopper, Dynamo).
• Create algorithms and workflows to generate, analyze, and optimize architectural forms and systems.
• Collaborate with design teams to integrate computational tools early in the design process.
• Explore and develop digital fabrication techniques for architectural projects.
• Analyze design data to inform decisions and optimize outcomes.
• Develop custom plugins, scripts, and tools to support project requirements and firm workflows.
• Stay at the forefront of computational design technologies and integrate new methods.
• Provide technical guidance and remote training to architects and designers.

Skills

Python

C#

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Architecture/Computational Design

Tools

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Rhino

Revit

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Computational Architect for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will lead computational design initiatives, develop parametric workflows, and mentor teams while collaborating with designers on early-stage design decisions.

A strong background in Grasshopper/Dynamo, Python, and Rhino/Revit is essential. Join a cutting-edge architectural technology firm pushing design and fabrication boundaries, supporting Bloemfontein-based projects from anywhere in SA.