Design Technology Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Position Purpose/Summary

The purpose of this position is to bridge the worlds of design, data, and automation. This role will focus on process innovation, AI integration, and information management; helping our design and planning teams move toward a future where model data and user interactions are seamlessly connected. The Design Technology Lead will play a pivotal role in leading the internal development of tools, workflows, and automation strategies that enhance creativity, efficiency, and collaboration across disciplines.

Accountabilities

Process Automation & Data Management

Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process Automation & Data Management
  • Develop and deploy C# scripts, Dynamo routines, and automation workflows that enhance design productivity.
  • Create data pipelines that can receive and process information from web-based applications.
  • Collaborate on incorporating AI into design workflows (CustomGPT tools, diffusion modeling, API-based assistants).
  • Build and test AI agents that assist with process automation and intelligent data exchange.
  • Measurables:
    • Successful outcomes where workflows become more connected, automated, and intelligent.
    • Increased design efficiencies where data moves freely between models, tools, and user interfaces.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies
  • Collaborate in the evaluation and integration of approved emerging technologies, as directed, into BSA’s design process.
  • Partner with IT and project teams to ensure smooth deployment and adoption of new tools.
  • Work closely with Design and Planning leadership to align technology development with design vision.

• Serve as a bridge between architecture, MEPT, interiors, planning, and software development partners to create unified data environments.
• Measurables:
  • Successful technology rollout where AI becomes an embedded, everyday part of the design process, not a separate experiment.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Mentoring and/or sharing knowledge with others in the firm.
• Promote company reputation through good client relations and branded materials.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Critical Skills and Abilities

• Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals. Strategic mindset with the ability to connect technology solutions to design intent.
• Effective communication skills: Strong communication skills via verbal communication, written communication, graphics and through active listening. Ability to read and interpret information necessary to translate to others in a concise manner. Collaborative communicator comfortable leading cross-disciplinary conversations.
• Critical thinking skills: Able to see issues in their broadest perspective and offer in-depth analysis, engage in discussions, and utilize dynamic problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills: Able to gather relevant data using appropriate methodologies and analyze that data to assist in making important business decisions.
• Ownership Mentality:  Possesses a sense of ownership in all deliverables. Utilizes knowledge and opportunity to continually strive for excellence within an empowering culture. Collaborates and supports fellow employee-owners in ongoing improvements. Understands personal accountability within their role in the company.  
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Windows environment, Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel
  • Strong proficiency in C#, Revit API, and data management workflows.
  • Familiarity with Python, JavaScript, or API integrations is a plus.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience and proven experience with automation, parametric design, or AI-driven workflows.
• Work within the A/E/C industry preferred.
• Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification preferred.

Job Complexity

Work requires substantial judgment and original thinking and creativity; develops innovative approaches and ideas and must be able to present and sell ideas and information in a positive, clear and concise manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not observe and advise other positions.

Working Environment and Conditions

This position occupies a general office environment. Exposure to weather elements is likely during site visits. Incumbents will drive a vehicle while performing their job responsibilities. Incumbents spend approximately 40% sitting, 30% standing, and 30% walking while performing their job responsibilities and are unlikely to handle materials weighing more than 10 pounds without mechanical assistance. Incumbents will use the following office equipment while performing their duties: phone, computer, copier, fax machine. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The duties and responsibilities listed above are intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not constructed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Why BSA?

At BSA, we empower our team members to make a meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm recently recognized by Zweig Group as one of the 2025 Best Firms To Work For and a Top 25 Hot Firm , you'll have a direct financial stake in our growth and success while benefiting from a collaborative and innovative environment. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating spaces that support healing, learning, and discovery.

Exceptional Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Parental leave
• Hybrid work schedule
• Paid volunteer time and a giving back Program
• Employer-matched retirement funds and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Modern, collaborative work environment with free parking at all studios

Why You’ll Thrive at BSA:

Our core values define us:

• Partners: Our employee-owners value team success as well as individual success.
• Purposeful: Our experts are solution oriented, creating inspired solutions in healing, learning, and discovery environments.
• Learners: We are constantly striving for expertise and sharing knowledge.
• Owners: We are committed to a culture of empowerment; thinking and acting like employee-owners to ensure the success of our clients and our business.
• Ideal Team Players: We are humble, hungry, and smart.

If these values resonate with you, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career with BSA!

BSA is an equal opportunity employer.