Computational Designers: Industrial Design Group
About the role
Apple’s Industrial Design Group is seeking Computational Designers who translate complex, multidimensional data into sophisticated frameworks to inform data-driven design solutions. The role bridges aesthetics, engineering, and human-centered insights through algorithmic modeling and data-driven design strategies, integrating large datasets into functional, elegant design solutions. Collaboration with Industrial Designers, Human Factors researchers, and Digital Sculptors is core, with emphasis on exploration, iteration, and clear communication across cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrated understanding of computational and parametric design principles.
- Proficiency in Grasshopper and Rhino; experience with Python, C#, or other scripting languages is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the perseverance to tackle open-ended, ambiguous challenges.
- Exceptional communication skills with proficiency in English, enabling clear articulation of complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to incorporate diverse data sets (e.g., human factors research, biomechanical metrics, and engineering constraints) into computational models.
- Skilled at creating adaptable design systems and flexible frameworks that can evolve alongside project insights.
- Capacity to explore materials, manufacturing processes, and production techniques through algorithmic methods.
- Strong data and file management capabilities, ensuring high-quality digital deliverables that can translate into refined surfaces and production-ready geometry.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Industrial Design, Computational Design, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
Skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- retirement benefits
- discounted products and free services
- reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
- discretionary bonuses or commission payments
- relocation assistance
- Apple employee stock programs (discretionary RSU awards, Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
- opportunity to become an Apple shareholder
About Apple
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