Architectural Visualization Specialist

räkkhaus; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Räkkhaus in Phoenix seeks an Architectural Visualization Specialist to join our local studio, collaborating with principal architects in Phoenix and Europe to push the boundaries of visualization.

You will create photorealistic imagery, mentor peers, and stay ahead of tech trends, including AI-assisted methods, to shape our bold, emotionally resonant designs. This role combines creative storytelling with technical excellence across exteriors and interiors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in architectural visualization and rendering.
• Expertise in CGI, rendering, and animation methodologies, including modeling, shading, scene composition, and post-production.
• Mastery of Rhino, V-Ray, and Enscape; experience with D5, 3ds Max, or similar is a plus.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as Stable Diffusion and ComfyUI is highly valued.
• Advanced skills in Photoshop, After Effects, and other visualization software.
• A passion for mentoring and inspiring others.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to work on projects of varying scale and scope.
• A provocative, rebellious, and relentless approach to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to the visual culture at Räkkhaus by mentoring team members, introducing innovative visualization methods (including AI), and driving creative exploration.
• Produce high-quality imagery under tight deadlines, including animations and real-time simulations, for exteriors and interiors.
• Communicate design intent effectively to a variety of stakeholders, including clients, collaborators, and the public
• Collaborate with designers to craft visuals that embody the Räkkhaus ethos of bold, emotionally resonant, and revolutionary design.
• Maintain and enhance Räkkhaus’ libraries of licensed visual content, materials, and templates.
• Manage visualization software accounts and stay ahead of industry trends to ensure the studio operates at the cutting edge of technology.

Skills

CGI rendering

Rhino

V-Ray

Enscape

3ds Max

D5

AI tools

Stable Diffusion

ComfyUI

Photoshop

After Effects

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Tools

Rhino

V-Ray

Enscape

D5

3ds Max

Job description

Räkkhaus is seeking an exceptional Architectural Visualization Specialist to join our Phoenix studio, working closely with our principal architects in Phoenix and Europe. We’re looking for a creative mind with technical expertise, a strong visual narrative capability, and a curiosity for pushing the boundaries of visualization technologies.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in shaping the visual culture of Räkkhaus, contributing photorealistic imagery and mentoring team members in visualization techniques. A spirit of collaboration, innovation, and adaptability is essential.

Primary Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to the visual culture at Räkkhaus by mentoring team members, introducing innovative visualization methods (including AI), and driving creative exploration.
• Produce high-quality imagery under tight deadlines, including animations and real-time simulations, for exteriors and interiors.
• Communicate design intent effectively to a variety of stakeholders, including clients, collaborators, and the public
• .Collaborate with designers to craft visuals that embody the Rakkhaus ethos of bold, emotionally resonant, and revolutionary design.
• Maintain and enhance Räkkhaus’ libraries of licensed visual content, materials, and templates.
• Manage visualization software accounts and stay ahead of industry trends to ensure the studio operates at the cutting edge of technology.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in architectural visualization and rendering.
• Expertise in CGI, rendering, and animation methodologies, including modeling, shading, scene composition, and post-production.
• Mastery of Rhino, V-Ray, and Enscape; experience with D5, 3ds Max, or similar is a plus.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as Stable Diffusion and ComfyUI is highly valued.
• Advanced skills in Photoshop, After Effects, and other visualization software.
• A passion for mentoring and inspiring others.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to work on projects of varying scale and scope.
• A provocative, rebellious, and relentless approach to challenges.