Architectural Visualization Lead

Green Grass Studios, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Grass Studios, LLC is seeking a Visualization artist to help shape the future of our team. You will collaborate with internal and client partners to create visuals that realize the project’s creative vision, manage the end-to-end 3D and post-production workflow, and directly influence lighting, composition, and rendering quality.

You’ll interpret architectural plans and models, guide editorial and motion graphics, and contribute to real-time environment creation with a focus on

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree and 3+ years of professional arch- viz experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal team and client partners to develop visuals that achieve the creative vision.
• Manage all steps in the 3D and post-production process from start to finish.
• Read and interpret architectural plans, models and illustrations.
• Direct all aspects of project creative including editorial and motion graphics.
• 2D image compositing, finishing and retouching for 3D renderings.

Skills

Color/lighting/composition

Creative vision

Team collaboration

Initiative to experiment

Strong project momentum

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Tools

3DS Max

V-Ray

Corona

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Unreal Engine

Job description

Green Grass Studios is a fast growing creative agency working with high profile clients in the real estate market all over the United States. For over 22 years, we have partnered with developers to transform ideas into stunning visuals, compelling stories and impactful branding. We delight our clients with marketing films, still renderings, pano tours, customization tools and graphic design in order to capture attention and inspire engagement.

JOB SUMMARY:

Help shape the future of our company as the newest member of our Visualization team. Green Grass Studios is seeking artists with strong technical ability, thorough architectural knowledge, outstanding creative vision and passion for our craft. We offer a positive and uplifting creative work environment with unlimited growth potential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Internal team and Client partners (ranging from Project Architects and Designers to Marketing Executives), to develop visuals that fully achieve the creative vision for the project.
• Manage all of the steps required in the 3D and post-production process from start to finish, while maintaining department and studio standards.
• Read and accurately interpret architectural plans, models and illustrations.
• Direct all aspects of project creative including editorial and motion graphics.
• 2D image compositing, finishing and retouching operations required for 3D renderings.
• Have experience in creating realtime environments and tools, and build internal scripts or apps that improve team efficiency.

REQUIRED SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

3DS Max

V-Ray / Corona

PREFERRED SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

AutoCAD / Revit

SketchUp

Unreal Engine

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong understanding of color, composition and lighting in imagery.
• Intermediate / expert knowledge of 3ds Max
• Beginner / Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup.
• Expert knowledge of lighting and render settings with Vray/Corona
• Intermediate knowledge of industry standard 3rd party plugins.
• Expert knowledge of editing and compositing with Adobe Photoshop.
• Initiative to experiment with new software and industry trends.
• Ability to use relevant graphic design related software to a high level.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Knowledge of Unreal Engine and real time methods are a plus.
• Bonus: Ability to write code (Python, MaxScript, or similar) to create tools or apps that make the team faster.
• Dedicated to self development and continued education.
• Proactive and innovative with a high degree of creative flexibility.
• Talented at working both collaboratively and autonomously.Inclined towards focus on detail.
• Able to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in both oral and written form.
• Solution oriented, calm, and motivational demeanor at all times.
• Strong organizational and time management skills in order to manage multiple projects simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Service oriented and helpful with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate Degree
• Three years of professional experience in producing high quality architectural images and animation or interactive applications.
• Fully conversant in using and creating models from architectural plans, sketches and elevations.
• In-Depth knowledge of visualization and photorealistic rendering techniques.
• Experience with animation techniques, camera layout, edit theory and compositing.
• Active follower and contributor of the 3D arch-viz community with a good awareness of design trends and creative thinking.