Computational Designer

Company: Armstrong World Industries

Primary location: Chicago, Illinois

Relocation offered: Yes

Employment status: Full-Time

Travel required: 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose‑driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at our talent acquisition email and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.