Computational Designer

Location: New York

Job :

Location:

Los Angeles, CA, United States | San Francisco, CA, United States | Austin, TX, United States | New York, NY, United States | Seattle, WA, United States Department:
Digital Designers Business Unit: ANA United States Work Type:
Hybrid Date Posted:
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Computational Designer to join our data-driven Computational Design team. This role is focused on the development and application of advanced computational workflows in architecture, urban design, planning and engineering projects. We work on a broad range of local and international projects for both public and private sector clients. This role is suited for a candidate with strong technical capabilities and the ability to translate design intent into computational solutions.

If you are passionate about driving digital transformation and leading the industry in computational design, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity  team offers flexibility regarding the candidate's location. The successful candidate will have the option to work from any of our offices throughout the United States or remotely.

Role accountabilities:

Build computational models for various projects

Build, maintain and improve computational workflows and products across the firm

Work interoperably between many different platforms and formats including 3D modeling software, GIS, BIM, and software development environments.

Work with a range of project related data sources and formats including environmental, economic, planning and demographic data.

Collaborate with internal and external clients to understand their needs and develop strategies

Stay abreast of new and emerging technologies, best practices, and software applications

Build technical expertise across the firm and provide continuing education

Communicate technical ideas in a verbally and graphically accessible manner

Create presentation and report materials to support projects

Build quality relationships with team members and across the organization

Qualifications &

Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Computational Design, Interactive Media Design, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or related fields (Master’s Degree preferred)
Strong skills in Rhino and Grasshopper with demonstrated experience building and deploying complex parametric models Knowledge of programming languages (Python highly preferred) and experience using these to extend the capabilities of Grasshopper3+ years of relevant experience in a professional Urban Design, Planning, Landscape Architectural, or Architectural firm preferred

Project portfolio showcasing parametric modeling

Ability to multi-task with a keen eye for detail and precision

Ability to deliver in challenging project time frames and deadlines

Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills

Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team Critical thinking skills to develop innovative solutions

Application Requirements :

All applications must submit a portfolio showcasing their computational design experience with their application (maximum 10 pages)
Selected applications will be asked to present a past computational design project for technical review

Why Arcadis?

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