We are seeking an experienced Architectural Designer / Visualization Lead to work under the Senior Architectural Project Manager. The role will lead schematic design, architectural visualization, renderings, animations, and presentation packages for leadership review.
The position will also support Revit modeling and Construction Document (CD) production after the Schematic Design (SD) phase, ensuring design intent is effectively carried through subsequent project stages.
The role will primarily support US-based multifamily, commercial, hospitality, retail, and mixed-use projects. All external coordination with consultants, clients, General Contractors, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) will be managed by the USA Team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Schematic Design
- Develop test fits, massing studies, unit mix studies, floor plan options, and building elevations.
- Develop and maintain schematic design (sd) models in revit, using sketchup or rhino as required.
- Structure sd models appropriately so they can be efficiently carried forward into design development (dd) and construction documents (cd).
- Prepare site plan options, including:
- Parking layouts
- Fire access layouts
- Building placement options
- Site planning studies
- Translate leadership and senior project manager comments into design revisions within compressed turnaround times.
- Explore multiple design options and present design alternatives for leadership review.
- Support design development through accurate modeling, documentation, and visualization.
2. Architectural Visualization & Presentations
- Produce high-quality exterior and interior architectural renderings using:
- Enscape
- Twinmotion
- Lumion
- V-ray
- Or comparable visualization software
- Produce walkthroughs, flythroughs, and architectural animations for project presentations.
- Develop professional presentation boards, design packages, and presentation decks using:
- Adobe photoshop
- Adobe indesign
- Adobe illustrator
- Microsoft powerpoint
- Develop and maintain:
- Material and finish palettes
- Precedent imagery
- Design narratives
- Mood boards
- Architectural presentation graphics
- Maintain presentation templates, rendering settings, material libraries, and visualization assets.
- Ensure visual presentations accurately communicate the project's design intent, materials, scale, and architectural character.
3. Revit & Production Support
- Support revit modeling and construction document production following completion of the sd phase.
- Assist with preparation and development of:
- Building elevations
- Interior elevations
- Finish plans
- Schedules
- Architectural details and supporting documentation
- Maintain accurate and coordinated revit models in accordance with project standards.
- Assist the senior project manager and architectural production team with design revisions and documentation.
- Prepare design exhibits and supporting graphics for planning and design review submissions by the usa team.
- Participate in bluebeam studio sessions for internal design reviews and coordination.
- Log and upload project deliverables in procore as directed.
4. Design Coordination
- Review design comments and incorporate feedback from the senior project manager and usa team.
- Assist with reviewing consultant backgrounds and models received through the usa team.
- Identify design conflicts, omissions, and coordination issues during the design development process.
- Prepare presentation materials and design documentation required for internal and client-facing reviews.
- Maintain organized project files, visualization assets, models, and presentation deliverables.
- Ensure all design deliverables meet project deadlines and quality standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture (B.Arch) or equivalent Architectural Design degree.
- 3 - 6 years of professional experience in architectural design and visualization.
- US project experience is strongly preferred.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating:
- Schematic design
- Architectural renderings
- 3D visualization
- Animations
- Presentation boards
- Architectural design development
- Advanced proficiency in Enscape, Twinmotion, Lumion, V-Ray, or similar visualization software.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly:
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- Illustrator
- Experience with video editing software, preferably Adobe Premiere Pro or equivalent.
- Strong proficiency in Autodesk Revit.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and SketchUp.
- Working knowledge of Procore and Bluebeam Revu, including Bluebeam Studio Sessions.
- Daily working experience with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams.
- Strong written and verbal technical communication skills for effective coordination with the USA Team.
- Strong understanding of architectural design principles, presentation standards, materials, and architectural visualization techniques.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple design deliverables under tight deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Experience with Rhino, D5 Render, Unreal Engine, or 3ds Max.
- Experience producing photo-matched architectural renderings.
- Experience creating drone-based site renderings and contextual visualizations.
- Experience with advanced architectural animation and real-time visualization workflows.
- Experience working on multifamily, hospitality, retail, commercial, or mixed-use projects.
- Familiarity with US architectural design standards and project workflows.
- Experience developing presentation materials for senior leadership, developers, planning authorities, or design review committees.
Key Skills :
Architectural Design:
Schematic Design | Test Fits | Massing Studies | Floor Plans | Elevations | Site Planning | Design Development
Visualization:
Enscape | Twinmotion | Lumion | V-Ray | Architectural Rendering | Animation | Walkthroughs | Flythroughs | Real-Time Visualization
Design Software:
Revit | AutoCAD | SketchUp | Photoshop | InDesign | Illustrator | Premiere Pro