Senior Architectural Visualizer: Photoreal 3D & VR Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Architectural Visualizer in Sandton to translate complex architectural designs into photorealistic renderings and immersive visualizations. You will lead projects, manage workflows, and uphold high standards of artistic integrity across outputs.

The ideal candidate excels in 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering, with a keen eye for composition and realism. Join a prestigious design firm delivering luxury projects in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in architectural visualization.
• Strong portfolio of high-end projects.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling: 3ds Max, SketchUp, Rhino, Revit.
• Mastery of rendering engines: V-Ray, Corona Renderer, Enscape.
• Post-production skills in Photoshop and After Effects.
• Excellent understanding of lighting, materials, composition, and color theory.
• Experience with VR/AR visualization is a bonus.
• Strong communication and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality photorealistic renderings, animations, and VR experiences for architectural projects.
• Collaborate with architects and designers to translate concepts into visuals.
• Manage visualization workflow from asset creation to client presentation.
• Develop detailed 3D models, textures, materials, and lighting setups.
• Optimize scenes and rendering settings for efficient turnaround while maintaining fidelity.
• Stay updated on visualization trends and software advancements.
• Provide guidance to junior visualizers and ensure brand consistency.
• Present visualization materials to clients and internal teams.

Skills

Architectural visualization

Project management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Architecture/Interior Design/3D Visualization

Tools

3ds Max

SketchUp

Rhino

Revit

V-Ray

Corona Renderer

Enscape

Photoshop

After Effects

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Architectural Visualizer in Sandton to translate complex architectural designs into photorealistic renderings and immersive visualizations. You will lead projects, manage workflows, and uphold high standards of artistic integrity across outputs.

The ideal candidate excels in 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering, with a keen eye for composition and realism. Join a prestigious design firm delivering luxury projects in Gauteng.