BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) is an international architectural company characterized by an entrepreneurial spirit, true teamwork across expertise areas and new ways of approaching conventional tasks. We have an informal work environment where camaraderie and collegial support are highly valued and where ambition, very high work morale and dedication to being the innovators of our field unify our staff. Our office culture is characterized by creativity, high energy, and a strong team spirit. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a workplace where we want to be and work continuously at becoming better and better at what we do.
We are a company experiencing steady growth and, as we grow, we also strive to mature. Over the past 15 years as a group, we have developed from being 10 to 750 people in the organization in Copenhagen, New York, London, Barcelona, Shenzhen and Los Angeles.
At this moment, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Rhino & Computational Specialist to lead and advance our modelling and computational design expertise across the office. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on problem-solving, bridging digital innovation and design excellence. The role should be fulfilled in our BIG Barcelona office.
While remaining engaged in day-to-day project workflows, the ideal candidate is someone who can define and implement strategic directions for computational design at BIG, by writing code, developing tools, discovering and deploying new workflows and collaborating with project teams to meet real deadlines.
Main responsibilities:
- Develop, document, and maintain in-house Rhino and Grasshopper tools, plugins, and digital assets.
- Lead the development and implementation of computational design strategies for projects.
- Collaborate closely with design teams to integrate parametric, data-driven, and generative design processes into active project workflows.
- Mentor and guide junior specialists and architects on computational best practices.
- Work with leadership to define long-term digital innovation goals and implementation plans.
- Collaborate with the Design Technology team to maintain and evolve BIG’s computational infrastructure.
- Contribute to the integration of machine learning and AI-based workflows in design and analysis.
Job requirements:
- 8+ years of professional experience in architecture or design technology roles.
- Proven expertise in Rhino, Grasshopper, and Python/C# scripting.
- Experience leading computational workflows on large-scale, complex projects.
- Strong understanding of geometry, data management, and interoperability with BIM (Rhino.Inside.Revit, IFC, etc).
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both designers and technical teams.
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Spanish is a plus.
- Strategic mindset: ability to design digital frameworks and roadmaps while remaining hands-on.
- Demonstrated leadership in cross-disciplinary collaboration and mentoring.
- Experience with version control systems (Git), cloud workflows, and APIs.
- Familiarity with machine learning, AI-assisted design, or data analytics is a strong plus.
BIG offers:
- A young and social environment with many social events.
- Diverse group of people with many different nationalities.
- Salary scheme based on experience and qualifications.
- Flexible lunch options.
Application:
Please submit your CV, portfolio, and motivation letter. If your profile aligns with our current recruitment needs, we will be in touch. If not, we still sincerely thank you for your time and interest in BIG.
Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG’s foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.
