Remote Senior Computational Designer (Parametric)

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Participation in international design挑

Job summary

Placements24 represents a pioneering architectural studio client seeking a Senior Computational Designer for an exclusively remote role. You will lead computational design strategies, develop custom tools, and integrate parametric workflows across high-profile projects within a distributed global team.

Applicants should bring a master's in Architecture or Computational Design with 7+ years of experience, strong Grasshopper/Python/Dynamo skills, and a robust portfolio of complex computational

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture or Computational Design with strong computational focus.
• 7+ years of professional experience in computational design within architectural practice.
• Expertise in parametric modeling and scripting (Grasshopper, Python, Dynamo).
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software and understanding of architectural principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced computational design strategies and workflows for architectural projects.
• Create custom algorithms, scripts, and plugins using Python, C#, or similar.
• Utilize Grasshopper, Dynamo, or similar platforms for design exploration and optimization.
• Collaborate with design teams to integrate computational tools in early design stages.
• Develop digital tools to automate tasks, optimize performance, and generate complex forms.
• Analyze design performance using simulation tools and integrate with BIM workflows.
• Mentor junior computational designers and support architects in tool usage.
• Document and present computational design processes and outcomes effectively.

Job description

Placements24 represents a pioneering architectural studio client seeking a Senior Computational Designer for an exclusively remote role. You will lead computational design strategies, develop custom tools, and integrate parametric workflows across high-profile projects within a distributed global team.

Applicants should bring a master's in Architecture or Computational Design with 7+ years of experience, strong Grasshopper/Python/Dynamo skills, and a robust portfolio of complex computational