Design Systems Analyst

As a Design Systems Analyst at Foster + Partners , you will help develop and implement advanced digital methodologies that support the modelling, simulation and analysis of complex architectural projects. You’ll work closely with project teams across all stages of design and construction, driving innovation in computational design, geometry control and digital fabrication workflows while contributing to a research-driven, technology focused environment.

This role is ideal if you want to:

• Develop advanced methodologies for geometry control, modelling and digital workflows.
• Collaborate with project teams across design, documentation, fabrication and construction stages.
• Research and test new modelling techniques, tools and digital technologies.
• Promote innovative digital methods and support their adoption within project teams.
• Work at the intersection of design, technology and computation in a highly specialised environment.

What you will bring to the team:

• Expertise in areas such as computational design, advanced geometric modelling, BIM, visualisation or digital fabrication.
• Strong knowledge of CAD, CAE, CAM, BIM workflows, digital fabrication technologies and 3D project workflows
• Proficiency in tools such as MicroStation, Rhino, Revit, Dynamo, Grasshopper, Generative Components or CATIA.
• Diploma or degree in a relevant discipline.
• Programming skills in languages such as Python, C#, Java, JavaScript, Processing or VBA.
• Understanding of geometry-driven design workflows and their impact on construction.
• Desirable: experience with OpenGL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript or WebGL.

What we offer:

We offer a benefits package designed to help you thrive professionally and personally. This includes: private medical insurance for you and your family; life assurance; personal travel insurance; access to a range of wellbeing support, comprising virtual GP services, mental health support and lifestyle coaching; as well as discount programmes for various retailers. On our London campus, we have subsidised catering facilities, and host regular social events, and sports activities, for everyone to enjoy.
To support you in building a meaningful career, the practice offers opportunities to develop both your technical and non-technical skills through continuous learning, professional development support, and knowledge sharing and insights from experienced colleagues.
If our designs spark your curiosity and you would like to contribute to solving complex challenges with local and global impact, we invite you to join our team. You’ll be challenged and inspired, collaborating on extraordinary projects in an environment designed to cultivate excellence.

Department

Specialist Modelling

Employment Type

Permanent - Full Time

Workplace type

Hybrid