Contract Architectural + Computational Designer
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SOSO is seeking a freelance Architectural and Computational designer to collaborate with our multidisciplinary team on a project-by-project basis
We’re looking for a freelance Architectural + Computational Designer who’s excited to design multi-sensory experiences across a wide range of scales; this role is ideal for a designer experienced in bridging digital technology and the built environment to create innovative, multisensory installations.
As a Architectural + Computational Designer, you’ll collaborate with directors, architects, developers, and project managers to define problems, craft design solutions, and communicate complex ideas.
Your responsibilities will include form studies, 3D modeling, rendering, fabrication drawings, scripting and generative design, and assisting with the design and fabrication of both technical prototypes and physical installations. You will be involved in projects from concept development through construction documents, and into CA and production.
This is a freelance contract position. Compensation ranges from $50–$100/hr, based on experience and skill level. If you're interested in working on diverse, innovative projects that blend the digital and physical, please send a cover letter, resume, and portfolio/GitHub link to jobs@sosolimited.com.
Your role
As a Contract Architectural + Computational Designer at SOSO you will:
- Work with a team of designers, architects, and developers on the production of screen-based interactives and physical installations.
- Create assets for design proposals and help render our ideas for presentation to clients.
- Produce DD, CD and fabrication drawings, assist with physical prototypes, coordinate with fabricators and suppliers, and help with assembly and installation.
- Lead the project management of digital experiences, coordinating with architects, specialty subcontractors, general contractors and vendors.
- Design for systems that handle live data and dynamic content
- Move fluidly between UX, UI, and visual design projects
- Produce mockups of physical installations
- Prepare proposals and presentations to share with clients
- Work collaboratively with architects, developers, and project managers to implement designs
The ideal candidate:
- Experienced with Rhino and Grasshopper
- Experience with Revit is a plus
- Ability to produce technical measured drawings for fabrication partners
- Experience with rendering software such as V-Ray
- Experience with digital fabrication workflow (CAD/CAM, CNC, 3D printing)
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Some knowledge of scripting fundamentals (e.g. RhinoScript, C#, or Python)
- Some experience with front-end web development or Processing is a plus
Bonus points if:
- High attention to detail and excellent organizational and project management skills
- Ability to interpret and problem solve complex situations in various areas each day
- Self-motivated with excellent follow-through
- Fluency in digital experience production is a plus