Lead 3D Visualization Designer for Civil Projects

Thomas & Hutton; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous bonus plan

Retirement plan

Professional development programs

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton is a growing civil engineering firm delivering diverse services across the Southeast. The Visualization Department seeks a skilled professional to own projects from concept to delivery, producing compelling 3D models, renderings, and videos using Lumion and industry tools.

You will create print and digital graphics, base maps, and technical drawings with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Illustrator, and Photoshop, while mentoring junior staff and assisting leadership on new software and methods.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio demonstrating professional 3D modeling, rendering, and/or video production work.
• Portfolio submissions must reflect work the candidate personally produced; no team/company work.
• Technical school training, a degree in a visual design, architecture, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned projects from concept through delivery, managing quality and timelines with minimal oversight.
• Produce 3D models, renderings, and animations that convey architectural scale, massing, and site context.
• Create videos using Lumion and drone/context footage for marketing-quality visuals.
• Create legible exhibits, maps, and graphic materials for print and digital use.
• Produce base maps and technical drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Contribute ideas to improve workflows, templates, and department capabilities.
• Provide technical guidance and informal mentorship to visualization staff.
• Assist leadership with evaluating new software and production methods.
• Scope assignments, establish schedules, and identify resources needed for delivery.

Skills

3D modeling

Rendering

Video production

Portfolio

Mentorship

Education

Visual design degree

Architecture degree

Technical school training

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Lumion

Job description

Thomas & Hutton is a growing civil engineering firm delivering diverse services across the Southeast. The Visualization Department seeks a skilled professional to own projects from concept to delivery, producing compelling 3D models, renderings, and videos using Lumion and industry tools.

You will create print and digital graphics, base maps, and technical drawings with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Illustrator, and Photoshop, while mentoring junior staff and assisting leadership on new software and methods.