Architect & Computational Designer (0080343T)

Title: Architect & Computational Designer

Position Number:T

Hiring Unit: VP for Administration Office of Planning and Experience Transformation

Location: Manoa Campus

Date Posted: February 24 2026

Closing Date: March 10 2026

Salary:Salary schedules and placement information

Additional Salary Information :PBB minimum $5434/month

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Duties and Responsibilities:

• *Conduct applied architectural urban and environmental design research related to OPSE and affiliated campus and community projects.
• *Perform research studies including literature reviews; policy and regulatory analysis; and social cultural historical political economic urban and ecological analysis of project areas.
• *Synthesize research findings into clear well-structured presentations design narratives and final reports with recommendations.
• *Develop research-based architectural and urban design proposals represented through sketches diagrams computational models concept drawings physical and digital models renderings animations and other visualization methods.
• *Apply computational design methods to support architectural analysis generative design scenario testing and design visualization including parametric modeling and scripted workflows.
• *Prepare production and presentation materials to communicate design intent and research outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
• *Plan and participate in stakeholder engagement activities including meetings workshops charrettes presentations and other collaborative engagement formats.
• *Coordinate and maintain project data digital files and documentation ensuring proper organization version control and backup of electronic and physical materials.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including architects planners researchers faculty staff students and external partners.
• Oversee supervise and mentor student employees and project assistants as a core component of OPSEs applied research and design work providing guidance on research methods design processes professional standards and project execution.
• Support student learning and professional development through hands-on mentorship task coordination feedback and modeling of best practices in design research and professional conduct.
• Assist the supervisor in overseeing project budgets timelines work plans deliverables and reporting requirements; support coordination of student project teams to ensure work is completed in a timely and professional manner and in accordance with project scopes and agreements.
• Assist in the preparation of research reports design documentation and project deliverables.
• Keep abreast of architectural computational design and digital visualization trends tools products and systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

*Denotes Essential Functions

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in architecture architectural studies environmental design urban design planning or related field and 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for design-related mastery in architecture; landscape architecture urban design service design; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Considerable working knowledge of principles practices and techniques in the area of built environment principles and best practices as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts principles and methodologies.
3. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws rules regulations and theories and systems associated with architectural design.
4. Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective innovative and timely manner.
5. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team leaders and members and individuals.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer apply word processing software.
8. If applicable for supervisory work demonstrated ability to lead subordinates manage work priorities and projects and manage employee relations.
9. Proficiency in computational and parametric design workflows including three-dimensional modeling in Rhinoceros 3D and visual scripting using Grasshopper 3D.
10. Experience preparing digital renderings animations or computationally driven visualizations to support architectural and planning projects.
11. Demonstrated ability to manage digital design files datasets and project documentation in structured digital environments.
12. Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends as required by project schedules.

1. Advanced or professional degree in Architecture Urban Design Landscape Architecture Planning Computational Design or a closely related interdisciplinary field.
2. Experience with public-interest design community-based research or campus-embedded planning and design projects.
3. Experience with the local social cultural ecological and regulatory context of Hawaii.
4. Demonstrated graphic and visualization skills as evidenced by a portfolio of architectural and computational design work.
5. Experience with motion graphics animation or video editing using Adobe Creative Cloud or comparable tools.
6. Experience with digital fabrication prototyping or model-making using fabrication lab equipment.
7. Demonstrated experience supervising mentoring or managing student employees or early-career designers in applied research design or professional practice settings.
8. Experience supporting design education student mentorship or design-research studios.
9. Evidence of leadership or participation in design outreach education or advocacy initiatives.
10. Ability to work collegially and effectively in small interdisciplinary team environments.

To Apply:

Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following: (1) resume (2) cover letter indicating how the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position are met (3) the names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references and (4) copies of educational transcripts with CONFIDENTIAL DATA (ie. social security number birth date etc.) REDACTED. If requested transcripts are unobtainable by closing date please indicate so where transcripts are required as an attachment. You will have a grace period of 7 days from closing date to email copies of your transcripts to Official transcripts will be required if selected to fill the position. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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