Design Systems Analyst

Design Systems Analyst

Department: Applied R+D

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Martha Tsigkari

Description

As a Design Systems Analyst at Foster + Partners, you will play a key role in developing and delivering advanced technology solutions that support architecture, engineering and specialist disciplines across the practice. Working closely with researchers, software developers, designers and domain experts, you will help translate innovative ideas into robust production tools, combining research, technical expertise and strategic thinking to solve complex design challenges across the built environment.

This role is ideal if you want to:

• Model, analyse and solve complex multidisciplinary design challenges using advanced computational approaches.
• Develop AI-powered tools and agents that integrate with design applications and workflows.
• Take innovative ideas from research and prototyping through to production deployment and measurable impact.
• Contribute to the development of applications across areas such as web platforms, machine learning, XR, CAD/BIM and high-performance computing.
• Support project teams throughout design and construction by applying advanced technology, modelling and workflow expertise.

What you will bring to the team:

• A degree in architecture, engineering, computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• A proven track record of delivering production-ready tools and applications used by designers and project teams.
• Deep expertise in machine learning, LLM agents, or web application development including modern development frameworks and workflows.
• Strong programming capability in C#, C++, JavaScript or comparable software development languages.
• Hands-on experience with the RhinoCommon or Grasshopper SDK and/or the Revit API.
• Demonstrated experience conducting research, evaluating outcomes and communicating findings in an academic or industrial setting.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with software developers, computational designers, engineers and other specialist disciplines while managing sensitive information with care.

What we offer:

We offer a benefits package designed to help you thrive professionally and personally. This includes: private medical insurance for you and your family; life assurance; personal travel insurance; access to a range of wellbeing support, comprising virtual GP services, mental health support and lifestyle coaching; as well as discount programmes for various retailers. On our London campus, we have subsidised catering facilities and host regular social events, and sports activities, for everyone to enjoy.

To support you in building a meaningful career, the practice offers opportunities to develop both your technical and non-technical skills through continuous learning, professional development support, and knowledge sharing and insights from experienced colleagues.

If our designs spark your curiosity and you would like to contribute to solving complex challenges with local and global impact, we invite you to join our team. You'll be challenged and inspired, collaborating on extraordinary projects in an environment designed to cultivate excellence.