Computational Designer (AEC Industries)

• Collaborate with teammates to build modular, scalable solutions
• Utilize your creativity and expertise in visual scripting to deliver high-quality outputs
• Adhere to pre-existing guidelines while seizing opportunities to enhance and grow our platform

• A Computational Designer dedicated to precision, quality, and creativity
• Experienced or passionate about the built environment, including Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
• Capable of collaborating with other Computational Design experts on diverse project types and scopes
• Knowledgeable in connecting front-end and back-end solutions using Grasshopper and Rhino Compute
• Able to clearly communicate and articulate complex scripting solutions and needs to non-experts

• Work within the existing framework of Slate’s Generate platform for computational design, while exploring potential enhancements
• Consistently deliver high-quality Grasshopper solutions that are organized and tailored to client-specific outputs
• Develop custom API solutions for interoperability between multiple software platforms (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, Excel, Word, and more)
• Create custom nodes in Python and C#, transforming them into custom plugins, hops, etc.
• Handle client data that may be sensitive or confidential with utmost care
• Collaborate directly with leaders of the computational design and engineering teams to assist in executing full-stack software solutions
• Push the boundaries of what’s possible with your creativity and unique perspectives

• Experience in AEC Industries: Understanding or experience working in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
• Self-Motivated Learner: A fast-paced, self-learning individual who thrives in dynamic environments
• Team-Oriented: Willingness to develop and learn alongside a pre-existing team and solutions
• Collaborative: A highly collaborative team player who excels in cooperative settings
• Organized and Responsive: Highly organized with a strong sense of responsiveness
• Detail-Oriented: Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
• Industry Advocate: Acts as a champion for computational design and industry excellence

• Proficient in Computational Design using Grasshopper
• Expertise in Generative Design and Parametric Modeling
• Ability to create Complex Geometry
• Skills in Rendering and Visualizations.
• Strong understanding of Data Structures and Manipulations
• Python expertise
• C# expertise, particularly with Rhino Compute
• Familiarity with the Grasshopper SDK
• Experience with Visual Studio Code or similar development environments
• A portfolio showcasing contributions to the physical world through computational design

• Experience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Expertise in Rhino, Inside, Revit, Dynamo, Figma, Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion, and/or other AEC industry tools
• Knowledge of three.js and/or ReactJS
• Experience in Digital Fabrication/Manufacturing
• Experience in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
• Passion for developing robust software and writing maintainable code
• Proven ability to work in a fast paced, highly responsive agile team with rapidly evolving requirements and architectures
• Experience and knowledge with BIM (E.g., Revit and IFC)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

If this sounds like you, you should apply right away so we can discuss how you can be a part of this exciting, fast-paced organization!

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