OPEN POSITION - Computational Expert / Architectural Designer

MMA began its lineage with unique, digitally-based collaborations, developed using advanced 3D software. At MMA, our projects commence with investigations of local systems, both natural and synthetic, that are specifically applicable to each site. We strive for intelligent abstractions of these local programmatic, climatic, and biotic conditions to inform the iterative development of digital models, resulting in a holistic and ecologically calibrated design. We are engaged in solo projects and multi-firm collaborations ranging in scale from experimental furniture to urban re-visioning.

We are located in Cincinnati, Ohio, a U.S. Rust Belt city currently experiencing rapid growth and strong momentum. The office is located in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, arguably the the largest, most intact urban historic district in the United States.

MMA is led by Michael McInturf, the current Interim Director of DAAP SAID, the University of Cincinnati's architecture school. DAAP SAID is hosting the 2015 ACADIA Conference. 

We are looking for talented individuals to enrich our architectural practice, and to bring creative energy to our process of iterative design, computation, and 3D modeling! 

The following position is available immediately:

COMPUTATIONAL EXPERT / ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

Desired Attributes:

• Expert skills in Grasshopper (including Add-ons), familiarity with Rhino Plug-ins
• Excellent conceptual and practical understanding of environmental analysis and parameters in architectural design 
• Experience defining geometric morphology with environmental inputs and climate analysis, in Grasshopper
• Advanced modeling skills in Rhino NURBS
• Excellent design sensibility and comfort with an iterative digital design process
• Proficiency in Grasshopper data trees and various methods of tree mapping
• Familiarity with Grasshopper optimization, evolutionary solvers, recursive definitions
• Preferred knowledge of scripting/custom code within Grasshopper (using any of the following: VB.net, C#, or GhPython)

• Familiarity with digital fabrication topics, such as understanding limitations (of materials, individual machines, axes, tool heads), generating tool paths, CAD/CAM, machine operation, etc

Requirements:

• Architecture degree required, M.Arch preferred
• 1-3 years of architectural design experience required
• Advanced knowledge of Rhino, expert knowledge of Grasshopper
• Ability to effectively communicate with design team
• Ability to efficiently design and 3D model iterative studies
• Ability to efficiently prepare and use Grasshopper generative algorithms and their inputs
• High proficiency in English 

Please submit cv & portfolio (< 10 pages / 3MB) to: work@mcinturf.com

(We also have an opening for an Architectural Designer/3D Modeler. More information can be found on our website.)