CGI Technician

SAOTA PTY Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

SAOTA is seeking a passionate CGI Technician to produce high-quality visual content for diverse architectural projects. The role involves collaboration, creativity, and a strong background in architectural visualization, particularly with Twinmotion. Join a prestigious studio and contribute to groundbreaking designs while growing in a supportive, innovative environment.

Benefits

Stimulating and supportive environment

Collaboration with top professionals

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience using Twinmotion is essential.
• Proficiency in Twinmotion is non-negotiable.
• Strong design and materiality skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Generate diagrams, stills, and videos for projects.
• Maintain and improve office standards and documentation.
• Collaborate to create impactful 3D views.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creative problem-solving

Time management

Self-driven

Education

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.

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.