Thorntontomasetti

Computational Designer

Chicago, IL, USA

Sponsorship not specified$70k-$85kDetected 15 days ago

PythonC#PhotoshopAdobe Creative SuiteGraphic DesignAfter EffectsInDesignPremiere ProUnreal EngineCommunicationCollaborationRevitBIM

About the role

Working closely with engineers, designers, and VDC teams, you'll contribute to parametric workflows, visualization strategies, and next-generation digital delivery methods.
Your work will span diagrams, parametric models, animations, and real-time content-bridging technical engineering concepts with engaging visual communication.

Support computational design, VDC, and digital modeling workflows across structural engineering projects
Develop and manage parametric models and workflows using Rhino and Grasshopper
Create diagrams, graphics, animations, and video content for internal and client-facing deliverables
Build interoperable models that connect across analysis, BIM, and visualization platforms
Support 4D visualization and construction sequencing workflows using timeline-driven approaches
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance digital project delivery and communication strategies
Strong interest in computational design, visualization, and emerging digital workflows
Experience contributing to VDC, computational design, or digital modeling initiatives
It is based on what a successful Illinois State applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in Illinois State or perform the position from Illinois State.
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Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Computational Design, Digital Design, or a related field
0-3 years of experience in the AEC or digital design industry
Advanced proficiency in Rhino and Grasshopper with experience building parametric workflows

Experience with tools and workflows such as Revit
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects)
real-time visualization platforms (e.g., Enscape, Twinmotion, D5, Unreal Engine)
and scripting or automation (Python, C#, or similar)

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world's challenges.

The rate for this position generally is $70,000 - $85,000 annually.
This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the Illinois State Pay Transparency Law.
Similar positions located outside of Illinois State will not necessarily receive the same compensation.
Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by Illinois Equal Pay Transparency Law.
A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employee already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law.

Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Transit (where available)
401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
Fitness Reimbursement
And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

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