Computational Design Specialist

Ennead Architects•New York, NY

About The Position

ENNEAD ARCHITECTS IS AN AWARD-WINNING, INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED DESIGN PRACTICE, SEEKING A COMPUTATIONAL SPECIALIST TO JOIN OUR DESIGN TECHNOLOGY TEAM. OUR WORK SPANS A WIDE RANGE OF PROJECT TYPES, SCALES, AND CONTEXTS, INCLUDING NEW CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATIONS AND EXPANSIONS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, INTERIOR ENVIRONMENTS, AND LARGE-SCALE PLANNING EFFORTS. WE COLLABORATE CLOSELY WITH CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND GOVERNMENTAL INSTITUTIONS AROUND THE WORLD, DELIVERING ARCHITECTURE GROUNDED IN RESEARCH, TECHNICAL RIGOR, AND A DEEP COMMITMENT TO THE PUBLIC REALM. WE ARE SEEKING A HIGHLY SKILLED, MOTIVATED COMPUTATIONAL SPECIALIST TO ADVANCE THE FIRM’S COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN AND AI-DRIVEN WORKFLOWS. THIS ROLE SITS AT THE INTERSECTION OF DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION, WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE DESIGN TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP TOOLS, STRATEGIES, AND DIGITAL STANDARDS THAT ELEVATE PRACTICE-WIDE PERFORMANCE. YOU WILL COLLABORATE WITH PROJECT TEAMS TO PROTOTYPE DESIGN TOOLS, AUTOMATE PRODUCTION TASKS, INTEGRATE AI INTO DESIGN AND DOCUMENTATION, AND SUPPORT COMPUTATIONAL STRATEGIES ACROSS GEOMETRY, BUILDING PERFORMANCE, INTEROPERABILITY, AND DATA MANAGEMENT. YOU ARE CURIOUS, RIGOROUS, AND CONTINUALLY LOOKING FOR WAYS TO TRANSLATE IDEAS INTO INTELLIGENT, EFFICIENT SYSTEMS.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture
3+ years of professional architectural or design experience
3-5s years in a Computational Designer or Specialist role
Advanced proficiency in Rhino and Grasshopper (Kangaroo, Lunchbox, Human, Ladybug Tools, etc.)
Experience integrating Rhino/Grasshopper with Revit (Rhino.Inside or similar)
Strong skills in Python and/or C# for automation and toolmaking
Proficiency with environmental analysis platforms (Ladybug Tools, Pollination, Cove, etc.)
Familiarity with AI tools used ins design, analysis, or documentation
Ability to document workflows and maintain shared tools

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI-driven design tools, MCPs, and API integrations
Visualization and rendering proficiency (Enscape, D5, or similar)
Knowledge of digital fabrication, 3D printing, and prototyping workflows

Responsibilities

Develop Advanced Computational Workflows
Build parametric systems across Grasshopper, Rhino, Revit, and Dynamo.
Translate design intent into data-rich, performance-aware models.
Integrate AI, Automation, and Performance Analysis
Prototype AI-assisted, generative, and optimization workflows.
Develop automation pipelines and performance analysis workflows (daylight, solar, wind, glare).
Build Custom Tools & Scripts
Develop custom tools and scripts using Python, C#, or similar.
Enable reliable interoperability between Rhino and Revit.
Maintain and document firmwide computational tools.
Support Project Teams
Support complex geometry, façade logic, and model interoperability.
Conduct environmental studies and troubleshoot advanced digital challenges.
Contribute to Standards, Research & Training
Refine computational standards and workflows.
Lead training and research emerging technologies.
Contribute to firmwide design technology culture.
Lead computational design and AI-driven workflows across project teams.
Develop parametric systems for massing, facades, geometry rationalization, and performance-driven design.
Integrate generative design, machine learning, diffusion models, and automation into design and documentation.
Build custom workflows across Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, Dynamo, and scripting tools.
Enable robust BIM–geometry interoperability and façade optimization workflows.
Apply environmental, programmatic, cost, and carbon data to design decisions.
Communicate computational intent through clear diagrams and visuals.
Balance project delivery with research, standards, and mentorship.