Branch Technology is seeking a digital design specialist to join its team in Chattanooga, USA.

Company overview

Branch Technology brings unprecedented design freedom and resource stewardship to the construction industry through large-scale 3D printing. Branch offers a unique method of 3D printing in combination with composite assemblies to create prefabricated architectural components that are as robust as they are revolutionary. Our team includes seasoned leaders from architecture, software engineering, manufacturing and product development.

Position overview

The digital design specialist (DDS) will support the realisation of digitally manufactured architectural components and has a strong knowledge of architectural and construction processes with an emphasis on building enclosure systems. The position requires outstanding 3D thinking to provide practical solutions for complex construction challenges that leverage Branch’s core manufacturing capabilities. This team member works in the design group and collaborates closely with the sales and marketing team to secure new projects. The work involves creative ideation in early design phases to execute schematic design deliverables including high quality visualisations and graphic presentations. The DDS will also collaborate closely with the project delivery team to execute project deliverables.

Responsibilities include technical shop drawings and sophisticated digital models that enable manufacturing and installation, including through proficient use of 3D modelling software platforms for architectural use, with a primary focus on Rhino and Grasshopper. Revit will also be used for some deliverables. This individual collaborates with our internal teams as well as clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other third parties to meet overall project objectives. This person will assist in streamlining digital workflows to enable and optimise company goals. Most importantly, the ideal team player embodies our six core values of humble genius, other centred, relentless execution, designed beauty, intense collaboration and wise stewardship.

Specific responsibilities

Pre-sale design assist services:

ideate schematic design solutions that leverage Branch’s core capabilities
produce and deliver rendered presentations that clearly communicate design concepts
enable clients to solve complex construction challenges with innovative and practical solutions with a keen understanding of Branch’s core capabilities
participate in meetings with qualified prospective clients and consultants to enable sales

Production design assist services

complete shop drawing submittals
review and coordinate shop drawing submittals with architectural drawings and/or subcontracted vendors shop drawings
produce digital shop tickets and drawings to support manufacturing and installation
coordinate design details directly with internal design, software and project management teams as well as outside contractors, vendors and consultants

Requirements:

five-plus years professional experience in design at a firm or fabrication shop
undergraduate and/or graduate degree in architecture, design or related field
advanced parametric 3D modelling proficiencies in Rhino, Grasshopper and Revit
advanced rendering proficiencies in software such as Enscape or Lumion
proficiencies in 3D modelling software, eg. CAD, Maya, 3ds Max, SketchUp
advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
ability to read, understand and prepare construction documents including technical details
demonstrably strong visual and verbal communication skills
ability to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
ability to independently research and problem solve technical challenges
experience in a direct digital fabrication setting that includes 3D-printing, laser cutting, robotics, CNC milling and metal fabrication
working knowledge of common office programmes, eg. Google Workplace, MS Office

Preferred skills and experiences:

experience working in a startup environment

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