Remote Senior Digital Design Architect

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; A distancia; ZAR 900.000 - 1.600.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24, a forward-thinking architectural practice embracing digital innovation, seeks a Remote Senior Digital Design Architect to lead computational design initiatives across projects in South Africa.

You will develop parametric scripts, create advanced visualizations, and integrate digital workflows within a fully remote team, contributing to innovative architectural solutions and client presentations.

Formación

• Master's degree in Architecture, Digital Design, or a related field with emphasis on computational and digital technologies.
• 7+ years of professional experience in digital and computational design within architecture.
• Proficiency in Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit; scripting in Python or C# is a plus.
• Experience with advanced rendering and visualization tools (V-Ray, Lumion, Enscape).
• Proven ability to develop and implement innovative digital design strategies.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the exploration and implementation of advanced digital design techniques across architectural projects.
• Develop and utilize parametric scripts to generate complex geometries and optimize design solutions.
• Create digital models and visualizations for design studies, client presentations, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with design teams to integrate digital tools into the design process.
• Research and evaluate emerging digital design technologies, software, and plugins for architectural practice.
• Develop custom digital tools and workflows to support project requirements.
• Analyze design data and performance metrics to inform design decisions and improve outcomes.
• Provide guidance and training to team members on digital design tools in a remote context.

Conocimientos

Rhino

Grasshopper

Revit

Python

C#

Educación

Master's degree in Architecture or Digital Design

Herramientas

V-Ray

Lumion

Enscape

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking architectural practice at the forefront of digital innovation, is seeking a Remote Senior Digital Design Architect. This role is fully remote, offering the opportunity to work from anywhere in South Africa and contribute to projects originally intended for the Kimberley, Northern Cape region. The ideal candidate will be a master of digital design tools and methodologies, adept at leveraging parametric modeling, generative design, and advanced visualization techniques to create unique and efficient architectural solutions. This position demands a proactive individual with a strong understanding of how digital tools can enhance design exploration, optimize performance, and streamline the architectural process. We are looking for a creative problem-solver who can collaborate effectively within a remote team and push the boundaries of digital architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the exploration and implementation of advanced digital design techniques across various architectural projects.
• Develop and utilize parametric scripts and algorithms to generate complex geometries and optimize design solutions.
• Create sophisticated digital models and visualizations for design studies, client presentations, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with design teams to integrate digital tools and workflows into the design process, enhancing creativity and efficiency.
• Research and evaluate emerging digital design technologies, software, and plugins relevant to architectural practice.
• Develop custom digital tools and workflows to support unique project requirements.
• Analyze design data and performance metrics to inform design decisions and improve outcomes.
• Provide guidance and training to other team members on digital design tools and methodologies in a remote context.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Architecture, Digital Design, or a related field with a strong emphasis on computational and digital technologies.
• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience, with a significant specialization in digital and computational design within architecture.
• Expert proficiency in industry-standard digital design software such as Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, and potentially scripting languages like Python or C#.
• Experience with advanced rendering and visualization tools (e.g., V-Ray, Lumion, Enscape).
• Proven ability to develop and implement innovative digital design strategies.
• Strong understanding of architectural principles and construction methods.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, crucial for remote teamwork.
• A portfolio showcasing a range of digital design projects and creative problem-solving is essential.
• Candidates must possess a reliable remote work setup with high-speed internet.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers unparalleled flexibility and the chance to work on innovative projects from anywhere in South Africa. Our client provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Employees will benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge digital design practices. Join a progressive firm and shape the future of digitally driven architecture, contributing to projects that resonate with the needs and potential of regions like the Northern Cape.