Cross Works is seeking computational designers and design technologists to join its team in London.
Applicants should have a solid background in architecture and urban design.
Applicants should expect to provide integral support to our architectural and urban designers/city planning projects, providing parametric workflows as well as urban and climatic analytics to support architectural and urban-planning decision making. In addition, applicants are required to have comprehensive knowledge of ESRI software – including components such as ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Pro.
For this role, you will need to be an efficient problem solver with great communication skills. You’ll be highly competent with the fundamentals of parametric design, urban analytics and GIS and be passionate about working on urban design, city-scale and regional-scale planning projects.
Essential skills and background:
- bachelor’s/master’s degree in architecture, urban design and/or GIS or computer sciences; other relevant qualifications will be considered
- expert user in Rhino and Grasshopper as a minimum
- excellent knowledge of ArcGIS Pro and Enterprise
- knowledge of Microsoft Power BI is a bonus
- fluent use of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office applications
- must have a passion for spatial data, and the role it can play in masterplanning and cities
- a willingness to learn new skills and innovate
Desirable skills (additionally, the following are a bonus):
- knowledge of Python, R or other coding languages is desirable
- experience using ArcPy (or other spatial packages) will be valuable
- experience developing applications and dashboards
- knowledge of CAD/BIM and their GIS integration
- knowledge of 3D visualisation software
- SQL/Oracle skills and understanding
Applicants should expect the role to encapsulate a wide range of responsibilities, play an integral role within our growing tech team whilst being a great team player. We’re consistently looking to innovate and seek new solutions to automate workflows, so flexibility and adaptive thinking is key to this role.
Other information
Competitive salary and benefits (dependent on experience and capabilities), including an annual staff bonus scheme for all.
This position requires working in an office environment in London (in Camden Town), five days per week.
Note: hybrid working is not available at Cross Works.
Eligibility to work in the UK is required. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all those who fulfil the job description and eligibility above, regardless of sex, gender, orientation, nationality, ethnicity or age.
Please send your CV and relevant experience and any relevant imagery (portfolio) directly.
