Remote-First Creative Director, Architectural Visualization

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban seeks an exceptional Creative Director to lead a studio of 3D artists and visualization specialists. You will shape the artistic direction for architectural renders, animations, and VR experiences for a global client base.

You will oversee the entire pipeline, collaborate with clients, guide the team, and drive innovative storytelling through state-of-the-art visualization. This remote-first role requires a strong leadership presence and global project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, 3D Animation, Architecture, or related field.
• 8+ years in architectural visualization with leadership experience.
• Portfolio showcasing architectural aesthetics, lighting and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the artistic vision and quality standards for visualization projects.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of 3D artists and visualization specialists.
• Oversee the visualization pipeline from brief to final render and post-production.
• Collaborate with architectural clients to translate goals into visual narratives.
• Manage timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure timely delivery.
• Stay updated on trends in architectural visualization, real-time rendering, and VR/AR.

Skills

Creative leadership

Team mentorship

Client management

Project coordination

Creative vision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts/3D Animation/Architecture

Tools

3ds Max

Maya

Cinema 4D

V-Ray

Corona

Unreal Engine

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Placements24 in Durban seeks an exceptional Creative Director to lead a studio of 3D artists and visualization specialists. You will shape the artistic direction for architectural renders, animations, and VR experiences for a global client base.

You will oversee the entire pipeline, collaborate with clients, guide the team, and drive innovative storytelling through state-of-the-art visualization. This remote-first role requires a strong leadership presence and global project delivery.