Remote Senior Digital Design Architect: Parametric Lead

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Rhino

Grasshopper

Revit

Python

C#

Education

Master's degree in Architecture or Digital Design

Tools

V-Ray

Lumion

Enscape

Job description

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.