Bjarke Ingels Group’s Copenhagen Office is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Computational Design Specialist to join our Design Technology team. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of experience in the field of architecture and engineering, with master’s degree in architecture and/or engineering, and a proven skillset with focus on computational design and digital fabrication.

BIG has grown organically over the last two decades from a founder to a family, to a force of 700+. Our latest transformation is the BIG LEAP: Bjarke Ingels Group of Landscape, Engineering, Architecture, Planning and Products. A plethora of in-house perspectives allows us to see what none of us would be able to see on our own. The sum of our individual talents becomes our collective creative genius. A small step for each of us becomes a BIG LEAP for all of us.

The Design Technology team consists of several smaller teams who all work to support the bigger LEAP teams, and our design process in general. The teams are made up of a number of different specialists, ranging from visualization specialists, computational design specialists, BIM specialists as well as immersive media specialists. All strive to both support projects, develop workflows, scripts, and standards, and to research on the next emerging tech that might make an impact for us.

Our built work ranges from the most diverse urban playground and Michelin-star dining - to affordable housing that feels everything but and a school among the verdant fjords of the Faroe Islands. Our vision spans traveling at supersonic speed with Hyperloop One to living in floating cities and eventually Mars! While we are led by a group of expert partners, directors and associates – a flat hierarchy and collaborative spirit are essential to our BIG ecosystem. We share our collective knowledge and expansive network through study trips and educational workshops – BIG School offers in-house lessons while BIG Picture brings in industry experts to inspire and invigorate. We are infectiously ambitious and unified by the shared mission to craft the world we want to live in, to give form to our future one project at a time.

Key ResponsibilitiesWork closely with our architects and designers to develop computational design strategies, workflows, and scripts, that will help bring our creative and complex ideas and projects to life.
Utilize computational design tools and software to generate complex geometric forms and structures, and geometry optimization on projects.
Facilitate parametrization of geometry and automate repetitive tasks, as well as innovating solutions to link applications with BIM and other platforms.
Manage and organize large data sets, perform analysis and optimization.
Develop and implement automated design processes and parametric models.
Collaborate with project teams to integrate computational design into the design and construction process.
Stay current with the latest industry trends and advancements in computational design and digital fabrication.
RequirementsBachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, Computer Science, or a related field.
4-5 years of experience in architecture with a focus on computational design and digital fabrication
Expert knowledge of Rhino/Grasshopper,
Strong knowledge of scripting and programming languages such as Python and C#
Proficiency in Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
Familiarity with BIM workflows and software such as Revit and Dynamo.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
In short, you have a strong passion for architectural design. You are a visionary holistic thinker that can discuss ideas freely in a creative environment. You are willing to challenge and develop the traditional design process and see computation as your medium of exploration.

We offer a competitive salary package and benefits, and the opportunity to work with a highly skilled and motivated team on exciting and challenging projects. If you are passionate about computational design and want to join a dynamic and innovative company, please submit your resume and portfolio for consideration.

Application process
Please upload your CV, portfolio, and a motivational letter to be considered.
We wish to fill this position asap so do not delay with your application! Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis. If you have any questions, please contact, People Attraction Partner, Simon Lücking, at simonl@big.dk. We reserve the right to remove the posting as soon as the right candidate has been found.

Apply via our website at https://big.dk/careers

About:
BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) is an international architectural company characterized by an entrepreneurial spirit, true teamwork across expertise areas and new ways of approaching conventional tasks. We have an informal work environment where camaraderie and collegial support are highly valued and where ambition, very high work morale and dedication to being the innovators of our field unify our staff. Our office culture is characterized by creativity, high energy and a strong team spirit. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a cool workplace where we want to be and work continuously at becoming better and better at what we do.

We are a company experiencing steady growth, and as we grow we also strive to mature. We have over the past 15 years developed from a 10 to a 750 people organization with offices in Copenhagen, New York, London, Barcelona, Shenzhen, Los Angeles and Zurich.

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.