Visual Media Artist

Jacobs; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,300 - 113,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Visual Media Artist to join their Creative Solutions team in Milwaukee. The role involves creating high-end visual media content, developing 3D models, and collaborating on interactive and immersive experiences. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 years of experience in visual media, a strong background in design, and proficiency in 3ds Max and Adobe Creative Suite. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including unlimited paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in visual media, design, or related fields.
• Expert knowledge of design procedures and brand compliance.
• Proactive mindset with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic visual solutions for proposals and sales materials.
• Create advanced 3D modeling and rendering.
• Develop interactive media and immersive experiences.

Skills

3D modeling

Graphic Design

Visual Media

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Media, or related discipline

Tools

3ds Max

V-Ray

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Be among the first 25 applicants. This range is provided by Jacobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

At Jacobs, we challenge today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Base pay range

$75,300.00/yr – $113,850.00/yr

Jacobs seeks a Visual Media Artist to join our Creative Solutions team supporting Strategic Sales Operations. Our specialists drive the production of multi‑dimensional visual media content, including high‑end renderings, animations, VR, drone photography, and interactive environments for Jacobs sales opportunities across Buildings, Infrastructure, Water, Utilities, Data Centers, and more.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead strategic visual solutions for proposals, sales materials, and presentations.
• Create advanced 3D modeling and rendering, environment generation, texturing, lighting, and post‑production.
• Develop interactive media and immersive experiences.
• Utilize Autodesk 3ds Max 2025 and V-Ray 7 for 3D development.
• Conceptualize and design compelling graphics that strengthen messaging and storytelling.
• Translate complex technical information into visually engaging formats.
• Act as a brand champion, ensuring compliance and elevating design standards.
• Contribute to a learning‑focused team environment by sharing technical insights, mentoring others on new tools, and suggesting process improvements.
• Photography and videography if applicable.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Media, or related discipline; or equivalent A/E/C industry experience.
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in visual media, design, or related fields.
• Expert knowledge of design procedures, technical concepts, and brand compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in 3ds Max, V-Ray, and Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Lightroom).
• Experience with additional creative, interactive, and multimedia tools is a plus.
• Drone photography Part 107 certification; photography and video skills are a plus.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Collaborative, engaging attitude—thrives in deadline‑driven, team‑oriented environments.
• Proactive mindset—eager to share ideas and bring concepts to life.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to deliver complex visual solutions.
• Ability to identify opportunities where visuals can replace text to enhance storytelling.
• Experience with map creation, isometrics, and cross sections.
• Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends when deadlines require.
• Flexibility for travel if requested.

Our health and welfare benefits

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Base salary range for this position is $75,300.00 to $113,850.00.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Location: Milwaukee, WI. Job posted on January 08, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting