Architectural 3-D Modeler & Visualization Artist

Tippmann Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus program

Company laptop and iPhone

Seven paid holidays

Paid vacation time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability and生命保

401k plan with company match

Job summary

Tippmann Group is seeking a 3D Modeler + Visualization Artist to join the Construction Design team at our corporate office in Fort Wayne, IN. You will create detailed site and building designs, render architectural scenes, and collaborate with clients to refine options throughout the project lifecycle.

You will support preconstruction with realistic visualizations, animations, and real-time projects, applying BIM concepts and leading design discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer graphics technology or visual communication (or similar).
• Understanding and experience with 3D Modeling and BIM concepts.
• Proficiency with REVIT, SketchUp, 3DS Max or related modeling tech.
• Industrial facility design, engineering, construction experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of rendering software such as Enscape, Lumion, Twinmotion, D5, Unreal etc.
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Learn quickly and solve problems in multi-solution and ambiguous situations.
• Strong internal and external communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving decisions among a team.
• Track record of attention to detail and results-oriented work.
• Self-starter, highly motivated, works with limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam.
• Ability to provide real-time meeting support via Teams and in-person.

Responsibilities

• Utilize 3D modeling software to develop detailed site and building designs.
• Modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and postproduction for architectural and interior scenes.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to modify design options.
• Support preconstruction and engineering teams through marketing and engineering processes.
• Serve as the 3D artist for stills, animations, and real-time projects.
• Ensure renders match project scope and update as design evolves.
• Coordinate with outside consulting firms.

Skills

3D modeling

BIM concepts

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Self-motivation

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer graphics technology

Bachelor’s degree in visual communication

Tools

REVIT

SketchUp

3DS Max

Enscape

Lumion

Twinmotion

D5

Unreal

Photoshop

Creative Cloud

Bluebeam

Job description

Headquartered in Ft. Wayne, IN, Tippmann Group is a privately held holding company for Tippmann Construction, Tippmann Properties, and Interstate Warehousing. Our companies are recognized as national leaders in refrigerated construction, distribution, and warehousing solutions, as well as property management. This position is a full-time, onsite position in the corporate office located in Fort Wayne, IN.

Tippmann Construction 3D Modelers + Visualization Artists work closely with and within the Tippmann Construction Design team. Modelers are responsible for utilizing 3D software to create digital models, blueprints, and visual renders of current marketing and in-progress projects. Modelers are also one of the supporting resources focused on understanding project design needs, developing site and facility solutions with clients, drafting options, scope definition, assisting third party-engineers with project planning and cost estimations, and presenting the options to Tippmann Leadership and customers.

Core Responsibilities:

• Utilize 3D modeling software to develop detailed site and building designs, ensuring designs meet the customer specifications.
• Modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and postproduction for architectural and interior design scenes
• Work with customers and outside stakeholders to modify design options and drive resolution on open design elements and issues
• Support the Tippmann preconstruction and engineering team throughout the marketing and engineering process
• Operate as the 3D artist on stills, animations, and real-time projects.
• Critical thinking matching rendering to the project scope and updating as design develops
• Coordinate with outside consulting firms

Skills and Capabilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer graphics technology, visual communication, or similar
• Understanding and experience with 3D Modeling and BIM concepts
• High levels of proficiency with REVIT, Sketchup, 3DS Max, or related modeling technology
• Industrial facility design, engineering, and construction experience a plus
• Knowledge of rendering software such as Enscape, Lumion, Twinmotion, D5, Unreal etc.
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Creative Cloud
• Proven capability to learn quickly and problem solve in multi-solution and ambiguous situations
• Strong internal and external communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated leadership in driving decisions among a team of individuals
• Track record of positive job performance, attention to detail and results-oriented experience
• Self-starter, highly motivated, and works with limited supervision
• Possess a working knowledge of Bluebeam
• Work in real-time to provide meeting support via Teams meetings and in-person

Other

• Position based at the Tippmann Group Corporate office in Ft. Wayne, Indiana
• Limited travel is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Quarterly bonus program
• Company laptop and iPhone
• Seven paid holidays
• Paid vacation time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Short- and long-term disability as well as life insurance
• 401k plan with company match