Senior Architectural Visualisation Artist (Freelance) at The Boundary

The Boundary; Henderson-Massey; Remote; NZD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boundary is seeking a senior Architectural Visualisation Artist for freelance, on-site in Auckland with global remote options. You will lead projects from concept to delivery, delivering photorealistic visuals and immersive content while collaborating with our London studio leadership.

Expect heavy emphasis on lighting, composition, and narrative through 3ds Max, Corona/Vray, and advanced workflows. Strong autonomy and time management are essential for project-based workloads.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating lighting, composition and cinematic language.
• Proficiency in core ArchViz pipeline: 3ds Max and Corona/Vray.
• Experience with Unreal Engine or AI-integrated workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept to final delivery with autonomy.
• Produce images, animations, and VR experiences.
• Collaborate with the Auckland-based Executive Creative Director and global team.

Skills

3ds Max

Corona/Vray

Unreal Engine

AI workflows

ArchViz design

Autonomy

Animation

Tools

ComfyUI/SD

Job description

Senior Architectural Visualisation Artist (Freelance)

The Boundary in Auckland City, N, NZ. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

About Us

For over two decades, The Boundary has been at the forefront of digital excellence. With a global team of 150+ experts across London, New York, Dubai, and Auckland, we partner with the world's leading developers to deliver unparalleled architectural storytelling. Founded by award-winning architects, our work sits at the intersection of design intuition and technical mastery. From pioneering digital twin infrastructure to the seamless integration of AI and real-time technology, we don’t just anticipate the future of the industry; we are already building it.

The Opportunity

The Opportunity This is a unique chance to partner with our Pre-Rendered Artist team led out of Auckland, New Zealand. We are seeking elite freelance talent to support our APAC region projects. You will collaborate directly with an Executive Creative Director from our established London studio. Capacity: Up to 40 hours per week (project dependent). Location: Global / Remote. Collaboration Window: To facilitate briefings and reviews with our Auckland based Executive Creative Director, you must be available for 6 hours of overlap within the core NZT business day (9:00am – 6:00pm NZST). Flexible Production: Outside of these 6 collaborative hours, you have the flexibility to manage your remaining production time according to your own schedule/timezone, provided deadlines are met.

What You'll Do

We are seeking a highly experienced Freelance Artist who is obsessed with photorealism and visual storytelling. You will be trusted with complete autonomy, leading projects from concept to final delivery. This is a role for a master of the craft who thrives on pushing creative and technical boundaries.

• A Portfolio of Excellence: A comprehensive portfolio showcasing your keen eye for lighting, composition, and cinematic language.
• Technical Mastery: Proficiency in the core ArchViz pipeline, including 3ds Max and Corona/Vray, and a commitment to maintaining exceptional file hygiene. Experience with Unreal Engine or AI-integrated workflows (ComfyUI/SD) is a massive plus.
• Design Fluency: The ability to understand and interpret architectural design packages (drawings, schedules) and translate them into compelling visual content.
• Complete Autonomy: You will be trusted to lead projects from start to finish, producing images, animations, and VR experiences with complete independence.
• Comprehensive Animation Expertise: Essential knowledge of traditional animation workflow, including camera animation, moving assets, and proficiency in editing software (After Effects, Premiere, etc.).
• Curiosity and Growth: A willingness to push boundaries, experiment, and constantly improve.
• Teamwork: The ability to provide and receive constructive and honest feedback in a remote collaborative environment.

Production Readiness & Requirements

As a senior freelance partner, you are expected to be production ready from day one. You must provide your own professional infrastructure, including:

• A High Performance Workstation: A machine capable of handling complex, large scale architectural scenes and heavy rendering tasks.
• Professional Setup: A dual-screen (or equivalent) environment for efficient workflow management.
• Connectivity: A high speed, stable internet connection suitable for transferring large project files and participating in seamless video reviews.

Ready to Push Boundaries? If you are driven by quality and eager to push creative boundaries within a global standard-setting team,