Architectural 3D 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

Disability and life insurance

401k plan with company match

Job summary

Tippmann Group, based in Ft. Wayne, IN, seeks a skilled 3D Artist to design site and building concepts using industry-standard tools.

You will model, texture, and render architectural scenes, working closely with customers and project teams to refine options and drive design decisions. Responsibilities include coordinating with external consultants, supporting preconstruction, and delivering stills, animations, and real-time visuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer graphics technology, visual communication, or similar.
• Experience with 3D Modeling and BIM concepts.
• Proficiency with REVIT, SketchUp, 3DS Max or related tools.
• Knowledge of rendering software (Enscape, Lumion, Twinmotion, D5, Unreal).
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Utilize 3D modeling software to develop detailed site and building designs.
• Modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering for architectural and interior scenes.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to refine design options.
• Support preconstruction, marketing, and engineering teams.
• Work as the 3D artist on stills, animations, and real-time projects.
• Coordinate with outside consulting firms.

Skills

3D modeling

BIM concepts

REVIT/SketchUp/3DS Max

Adobe Creative Cloud

Communication

Leadership

Self-starter

Real-time rendering

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer graphics/visual communication

Tools

REVIT

SketchUp

3DS Max

Enscape

Lumion

Twinmotion

D5

Unreal

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.

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