MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The 3D Artist / Visualiser will work directly with the Visual Communications Associate on the production of high quality atmospheric images and illustrations; collaborating with the graphic, architectural and competition teams to achieve evocative ‘painterly’ style visualisations to a presentation standard whilst working to fixed deadlines.

Producing Visualisations is the main element of the role but it also includes: 1. Illustrations

2. Photography and photomontage

Visualisations

—  Produce high quality atmospheric visualisations for competition and client presentations

—  Modelling 3D forms to a brief using appropriate software applications

—  Rendering in 3D StudioMax and post-production in Photoshop

—  Supporting architectural teams to produce visualisations for presentation Illustrations

— Produce outstanding 2D illustrations for competition and client presentations

Photography and photomontage

—  Photographing physical 3D models for use in producing 2D visualisations

—  Applying montages in Photoshop to photographed 3D forms

SKILLS Technical

—  Proficiency in 3D StudioMax, Photoshop and VRay/Corona is essential

—  Knowledge of Revit / Enscape / 3D Microstation desirable, but not essential

—  Ability to understand and interpret architectural drawings, models and concepts

—  Demonstrate the ability to achieve high quality outputs in a variety of media

Communication

—  Describing their own work clearly and effectively both in-house and externally

—  Listening effectively, to understand what is required, asking questions where relevant

—  Responding fully, accurately and in a timely fashion

—  Make simple but effective presentations in-house as required

Working with people

—  Proactive, confident and engaged.

—  Responding quickly, effectively and with good grace to direction from their seniors.

—  Engaging in constructive interaction with colleagues.

—  Listening and asking open questions.

— Working as an effective member of a team.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

—  Be able to undertake a diverse range of tasks, involving different people and different activities, whilst prioritising their own work and achieving fixed deadlines.

—  Demonstrate enthusiasm, accuracy confidence and pride in their work.

—  Be reliable, able to follow through and complete tasks, prepared to go the extra mile.

—  Be flexible to meet the needs of the practice and its work.

Desired Skills & Experience

At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role in a creative environment; preferably with a graduate level qualification or equivalent A portfolio of high quality graphical work produced in a professional environment Experience within an architectural practice and advantage, but not essential An interest in art/architecture and an understanding of design principles is critical. Experience of photography, illustration or hand drawing is beneficial, but not essential. Experience of creating imagery with a pictorial sensibility is beneficial, but not essential. Demonstrate a keen eye for detail, composition and visual narrative Possess and communicate strong technical knowledge on the production of images and Illustrations.