Design Systems Analyst

Salary: £24,000 - 64,000 per year

Requirements:

• 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Technologies:

• 3D
• BIM
• C#
• CSS
• Support
• Java
• JavaScript
• OpenGL
• Python
• VBA
• WebGL
• Spark

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We are Foster + Partners, and this Design Systems Analyst role sits within our Specialist Modelling department. We work across all stages of design and construction on complex architectural projects, developing and implementing advanced digital methodologies that support modelling, simulation and analysis. Our London campus offers subsidised catering facilities, regular social events and sports activities, along with a benefits package that includes private medical insurance for you and your family, life assurance, personal travel insurance, wellbeing support, retailer discounts, and opportunities for continuous learning, professional development and knowledge sharing. The role is permanent, full time, and hybrid.

last updated 34 week of 2026