London, UK
Computational design architect
at Steven Chilton Architects
Steven Chilton Architects is seeking a computational design architect to join its practice in London.
Steven Chilton Architects is a group of highly-skilled practitioners connecting cultural insight and the creative use of technology to achieve an unexpected architecture that seeks to embrace, captivate and surprise.
Computational design architect with expert-level Grasshopper skills
We are seeking an outstanding, highly-motivated and experienced computational designer with expert-level Grasshopper skills to work on the design and delivery of landmark cultural projects.
To be considered for this role you will need to have a minimum of three years’ post-Part 2 experience, having developed Grasshopper definitions for projects demanding complex geometric solutions at a respected, design led practice. Strong facades experience is advantageous.
Successful candidates should have excellent design and technical skills with the ability to produce reports, diagrams and technical details. Excellent 3D modelling skills in Rhino are essential whilst rendering skills in 3ds Max with V-Ray or Unreal Engine 4 would be a benefit.
Candidates must be highly-motivated, organised and deadlines orientated. You should be ambitious, focused and dedicated to producing high-quality computational design tools and information in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
This is a rare, career-defining opportunity to become an integral part of a small, highly creative and ambitious practice dedicated to the design and delivery of innovative landmark cultural projects.
Key skills and attributes
- minimum three years’ post-Part 2 experience at a respected, design-led practice
- expert-level Grasshopper Skills
- strong technical and detailing skills with an emphasis on façade design
- deadlines-orientated
- highly proficient in Rhino
- rendering skills in 3ds Max with Vray or Unreal Engine 4 a benefit
- you must be eligible to work in the UK immediately
How to apply
If you meet the criteria outlined above, please submit your application using the ‘apply’ link below, with your CV and portfolio containing samples of work you have been responsible for including Grasshopper scripts.
Please note that due to a high volume of applications, we will be unable to return portfolios.
No agencies please.