Design Technology Specialist

As a Design Technology specialist you will be working in the Design Technology Team. We are looking for an all-rounder who has a foundation in both BIM and Computation and beyond. As a Design Technology specialist you will be moving between the disciplines of BIM, Computational Design, Immersive, AI and Simulations.

You will be working between aiding projects with day to day support of both BIM and Computational workflows as well as office wide workflows and forward thinking strategies to add technology to the unique design process at BIG. There is room for interests and expertise beyond BIM and Computation such as AI, Immersive, Game Engines etc. We are most interested in people with a passion in the intersection between Architecture and Technology regardless of specific software or platforms.

As a Design Technology Specialist at BIG LON, you will report to the Design Technology Manager and you will be responsible for:

• Establishing, developing and implementing design technology workflows within the office
• Creating and maintaining project-specific and office-wide parametric content for both BIM and Computational workflows
• Actively monitoring and streamlining Revit models and workflows between Rhino and Revit
• Actively engaging with design teams to troubleshoot and to ensure best Computational/BIM practices are being followed
• Assisting teams with complex geometry, 3D coordination, energy analysis, interoperability, immersive experiences and other design technology workflows
• Educating staff in computational strategies and software (Revit, Rhino.Inside, Grasshopper, Dynamo, etc)
• Researching and testing relevant new technologies

We seek a person who:

• Has a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering or design.
• Has Minimum 3 years of professional experience
• Has a strong interest in design technology beyond the confines of a single software platform
• Loves to work at the intersection of design, geometry and computation.
• Has conquered the Revit Family Editor and is fluent in a visual scripting language (Grasshopper or Dynamo)
• Has ideally played around with one or more of the following: Rhino.Inside, Revit API, Twinmotion/Unreal, Enscape, Unity, AI, custom tool development
• Has knowledge of architectural design and knows the basics of architectural drawing set production and coordination
• Is an effective and engaging teacher
• Has a portfolio demonstrating work in computational design (beyond the rendering)
• Is organized, structured and detail-oriented
• Has self-confidence and is persistent
• Can manage priorities with minimal guidance
• Follows through and completes tasks with a sense of urgency
• Can be flexible with regard to working hours and assignments
• Is a good colleague and a team-player, and capable of working independently

Application:
Please upload your CV, portfolio and cover letter. We will contact you if your profile matches our requirements.

This is a full-time position based out of BIG’s London office.

The salary for the role will be subject to relevant experience and qualifications.

Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG’s foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we value, celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.