CGI Technician

SAOTA PTY Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

SAOTA PTY Ltd in South Africa is seeking a CGI Technician passionate about architectural visualization. You will create high-quality CGI content and collaborate on various architectural projects.

Your role involves maintaining office standards, managing project files, and producing stunning visual outputs using Twinmotion. We're looking for someone with a background in Architecture or Design, at least 2 years of Twinmotion experience, and strong design sensibility to join our innovative team.

Be part of a dynamic environment where creativity and collaboration thrive!

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience using Twinmotion.
• Proficiency in Twinmotion is essential.
• Experience with Enscape and Revit is advantageous.
• Self-driven and organized.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve CGI office standards and documentation.
• Collaborate within a team to deliver visualizations.
• Grow and manage the CGI content library.
• Create impactful 3D views for presentations.
• Execute post-production edits.

Skills

Twinmotion proficiency

Strong design sense

Excellent file and time management

Creative problem-solving

Post-production using Photoshop

Education

Relevant qualification in Architecture or Design

Tools

Twinmotion

Enscape

Revit

Photoshop

DaVinci Resolve

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you passionate about architectural visualization and creating striking CGI content that brings designs to life? SAOTA is looking for a CGI Technician to join our dynamic team and support the production of high-quality visuals across a wide range of cutting-edge architectural projects both locally and internationally.

You will collaborate with architectural production staff to generate diagrams, stills, panoramas, 360s, and videos. This role requires a keen eye for detail, creative problem-solving, and the ability to deliver top-tier visual content with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate will work primarily in Twinmotion, which is the company’s main rendering platform. Strong technical capability and proven experience in Twinmotion are critical for success in this role.

What You’ll Do

Office & Systems

• Maintain and improve CGI office standards, procedures, and documentation

• Contribute to BIM systems with a focus on CGI workflows, quality control, and training content

• Grow and manage the CGI content library (materials and 3D assets)

Team Collaboration

• Work within a collaborative team to deliver outstanding visualizations

• Manage complex CGI project files through all design phases

• Participate in reviews and ensure deadlines are met across multiple projects

Creative Production

• Create impactful 3D views for internal presentations and client meetings

• Apply and style materials, lighting, and furniture in CGI software

• Execute post-production edits using tools like Photoshop and DaVinci Resolve

• Take initiative to contribute new ideas and improve efficiency

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant qualification in Architecture or Design

• Minimum 2 years’ experience using Twinmotion (essential)

• Proficiency in Twinmotion (non-negotiable)

• Experience with Enscape and Revit (advantageous)

• Strong sense of design, materiality, and styling

• Excellent file and time management skills

• Ability to work well under pressure and handle confidential information

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and understanding of various file formats

• Self-driven, organized, and eager to learn and grow in a creative environment

Why SAOTA?

Join a world-renowned architecture studio where innovation, creativity, and collaboration shape remarkable spaces. At SAOTA, we offer a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll be surrounded by some of the best minds in architecture and design.

If you’re excited to push visual boundaries in architecture and want to grow within a dynamic, creative team - we want to hear from you.