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Overview :

We are seeking a Computational Designer with strong software development skills and deep knowledge of architectural workflows to lead the integration of advanced computational methods into the design and delivery of mission critical and data center projects. This hybrid role bridges design technology, custom tool development, and project-specific innovation. It requires not only fluency in parametric design and automation but also a strong understanding of the technical rigor, systems coordination, and performance-driven goals of the mission critical typology.

Responsibilities :

• Lead the development and implementation of computational design strategies across mission critical / data center projects, from concept through delivery.
• Create custom digital tools, scripts, and parametric workflows to optimize spatial planning, systems integration, resiliency modeling, and MEP coordination.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and delivery teams to embed performance and automation into project workflows, particularly for high-volume, speed-to-market, or prototypical deployments.
• Contribute to architectural concept design, especially where geometry, environmental systems, or data-driven insights inform spatial or systems decisions.
• Develop data visualization tools and dashboards that help stakeholders understand operational, energy, and systems performance scenarios.
• Maintain fluency in software such as Revit, Rhino + Grasshopper, Dynamo, Python, and C#, while also advancing cloud-based and web-integrated tools when appropriate (e.g., through APIs, JSON, .NET or Flask / Django).
• Translate design intent into computational logic that supports fabrication, documentation, and quality control.
• Mentor junior designers and technologists, fostering a culture of innovation and iterative testing across project teams.
• Carries out computational design methodologies including advanced environmental simulation workflows and generative design solutions
• Develops computational design tools and libraries for spatial analytics and generative design
• Works within team to develop advanced workflows for the control of 3D geometry, techniques for design modeling, techniques for digital fabrication and techniques for simulation and analysis
• Assists project teams as needed in all stages of design, documentation, and fabrication
• Develops and applies computational design work plan and implementation strategy
• Develops new toolsets for modeling techniques, software platform interoperability and environmental simulation / analysis
• Modifies or creates implementation documents, applying standard architectural techniques and procedures and according to written and verbal specifications with general supervision
• Produces graphic presentations, 3D renderings and implementation documents
• Assists in preparing schedules and reviewing implementation documents and samples as needed
• Compiles data and performs design computations in collaboration with project team
• Collaborates on design and technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project
• Works with senior designer(s) and project team(s) on conceptual designs, presentations, design development and production to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Assists in preparing client presentations and presents project design intent
• Performs product research; assists project designers with material selection and system research
• Communicates with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to incorporate information into design, project requirements and documents as needed
• Understands industry standard construction techniques, building regulations and engineering principles to apply to project plans
• Collaborates on the development of design throughout appropriate phases of the project
• May participate in project proposals to develop design solutions
• Supports design effort and client presentations to develop client relationships
• May support research of code and zoning requirements
• Assists in the research of material requirements and costs for projects
• Prepares presentation / design drawings and may build models for client / project team review
• Coordinates with consultants, contractors and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
• Collaborate to resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions
• Works with team to manage client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
• May attend on-site visits, field reviews and client and / or project meetings and documents these visits as appropriate
• Provides guidance and direction to entry-level staff as appropriate
• Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, design and technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
• Travel may be required

Qualifications :

Education and Experience

Licenses and Certifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced - expert-level experience, knowledge or skills

Intermediate - experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work

Basic - familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and can perform elementary functions

Base Salary Range : $77k - $97k annually - applies to Chicago, Seattle and Washington DC locations only

The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired at the above locations only. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short / long-term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits, visit this page.

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