Computational Designer ; Chicago, IL

Position: Computational Designer Job (Chicago, IL, US)
Primary location:
Chicago, Illinois

Relocation offered:
Yes

Employment status :
Full-Time

Travel:
No

Non-compete:
No

The estimated base salary range for this role is "$78,000 to $90,000" per year.

Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

Turf Design's Computational Designer is responsible for assisting the development, verification, and execution of computational tools for the design-to-fabrication process and assisting the Computational Design Team with organizational goals.

What's in it for you?

* Work at the cutting edge of computational design and digital fabrication.

* Collaborate with a passionate, creative team shaping innovative products from concept to manufacturing.

* Opportunities for professional growth with exposure to advanced tools, technologies, and workflows.

What will you do?

* Assist the Computational Design Team on new software development and maintenance.

* Translate design intent into computational logic that supports fabrication and documentation.

* Assist with the training and implementation of new tools and processes.

* Improve and update existing design software and parametric tools as new variables and limitations are encountered.

* Verify new and existing tools for custom design projects, including review of machining steps.

* Collaborate with end-users to optimize UI/UX workflows and address any considerations that might impact product design and manufacturing.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Computational Design, Industrial Design, or related field.

* 2-3 years' experience in Computational design or fabrication environment ideally involving parametric modeling, scripting/programming, CAD/CAM software, digital fabrication workflows or related field.

* Proficiency in Python, Grasshopper, and Rhino3D

What will make you successful?

* Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Object-Oriented Programming.

* Highly adaptable and able to offer creative, reliable solutions for complex, ambiguous problems.

* Understand the architectural specification process and production of shop drawings.

* Comfortable in high-tolerance CAD/CAM production environment via CNC.

* Ability to clearly communicate conceptual ideas and complex information to both technical and non-technical audience.

* Strong portfolio showcasing innovative computational design and digital fabrication projects.

* Passion for computational design thinking and a curiosity to learn.

What will make you stand out?

* Master's degree in Architecture, Computational Design, Industrial Design, or related field

* Experience with C#, React, ML pipelines

* Demonstrates basic skills in Revit

* Basic understanding of Git and CI/CD workflows

Why should you join Turf Design, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue, AWI has about 3,700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

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