Computational Designer Job

Armstrong World Industries•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role offers the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of computational design and digital fabrication, collaborate with a passionate, creative team shaping innovative products from concept to manufacturing, and provides opportunities for professional growth with exposure to advanced tools, technologies, and workflows.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.