Computational / Parametric Designer
The pathSkills
You use code and algorithms (Grasshopper, Python) to generate and optimise designs. It's a cutting-edge, scarce skill that pays well, concentrated at high-end firms and abroad. You can learn it without a master's — a Grasshopper portfolio matters more than a degree. Moving from computational design into proptech/software requires deeper text-based programming beyond visual scripting.
The steps in this path
Common questions
Yes. A Grasshopper portfolio matters more than a degree, though there are more roles abroad than in India.