
Computational Designer
Avalon International Aluminum, Llc
The Role
Overview
Develop computational design tools and workflows for aluminum manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
- parametric modeling
- automation scripts
- api plugins
- data workflows
- interoperability
- digital fabrication
Tasks
-Contribute to the development of parametric models, tools, and automation scripts using Rhino/Grasshopper and Excel. -Injection of product metadata into existing workflows. -Assist with the creation of organizational processes and workflows for mass customization in architectural manufacturing. -Use of external API to build plugins. -Assist with the implementation of data-driven workflows and support multi-disciplinary design efforts. -Create interoperability between project files and digital tools. -Engage with emerging technologies and digital fabrication techniques to optimize design and production processes. -Develop simple, elegant solutions to geometry and data-related challenges. -Work under the guidance of team members to support company goals and help solve design challenges. -Support the automation of shop drawings, estimating takeoffs, and production deliverables. -Conduct research to support digital infrastructure initiatives. Research will be focused primarily on company-wide processes, with the occasional project-specific task.
Requirements
- excel vba
- rhino grasshopper
- computational design
- c# python
- pandas numpy
- digital fabrication
What You Bring
-Advanced Excel - VBA, Power Query, & Pivot Tables. -Understanding of digital fabrication and the application of computational design methods. -Previous experience in Technical drawing interpretation/creation. -Previous experience with digital fabrication workflows and project realization. -Experience with design software, data manipulation, or mass customization workflows. -Agentic CRM/ERP/ecommerce integrations. -Expert Rhino/Grasshopper user. -Web Development (Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS) -Collaborative with the ability to communicate effectively in a team environment. -0-5 years of computational design experience, with preference given to candidates that have professional Architecture/Engineering/Construction/Manufacturing experience. Applicable academic work will also be considered. -Interoperability Connectors (Rhino.Inside, Power Automate, etc). -Data analysis/manipulation Libraries (LINQ, Pandas, NumPy, etc.) -Algorithmic Optimization (Packing, Routing, Scheduling). -RhinoCommon/Grasshopper/AutoCAD/Excel APIs -Intermediate Software Development experience -Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. -High-level Programming languages (C#, Python, VBA) -A growth mindset with the willingness to learn new tools, techniques, and technologies. -Operational Research / ML Libraries (OR-Tools, Scikit-learn, etc.)
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The Company
About Avalon International Aluminum, Llc
-Focused on providing products for infrastructure, industrial applications, and commercial sectors. -Known for large-scale projects involving marine, energy, and industrial sectors. -Has a strong track record in supplying custom aluminum products to global markets. -Offers a range of aluminum solutions from standard products to custom-designed applications. -Distinguished by its capacity to deliver complex, large-scale aluminum solutions in a timely manner.
Sector Specialisms
Interior Aluminum Framing
Fire-Rated Aluminum Frames
Architectural Custom Design
Commercial Buildings
Industrial
Government
Healthcare
Education
High-Security Facilities
Blast Resistant Applications
Ballistic Level III Frames
Demountable Wall Systems
Custom Powder Coating
Commercial Interiors
Custom Engineering Solutions
Architectural Glazing Systems
Retail Spaces
Hospitality
Office Buildings
Institutional
Transportation Facilities
Energy Sector
Heavy Civil Infrastructure
