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Cityscape Digital is hiring a planning artist/technician to join its team in London.

Maternity cover, fixed-term contract, six months.

Location: London Bridge

Probation period: four weeks

Salary: £32k to £45k depending on experience

Starting ASAP

About us

Cityscape Digital is a leading architectural visualisation studio located in London Bridge, on Bermondsey Street. We produce some of the highest-quality visuals, interactive VR and film in the industry, working with the world’s top architects and property developers. We are famed for our inclusive environment and respect for artistry from any creative background and are always looking for a good fit for our culture.

Cityscape has a hybrid work arrangement offering remote Mon-Tue with Wed-Fri in our London office.

Job description

We are looking for a planning visualisation artist to join our planning visualisation team on a fixed term contract basis, with a possibility of contract extension or switch to full time at the end of the contract depending on company need and candidate suitability.

This opportunity would suit a candidate with experience in creating photoreal planning visualisations (AVRs) with familiarity of model texturing, lighting, rendering as well as camera matching and “wireline” technical illustrations. The role requires knowledge in 3ds Max, V-Ray and Photoshop, with principles working in a wider team and adherence to Cityscape standards and working methods. A passion for architecture and excellent attention to detail with strong communication skills are key, as is having the confidence to liaise directly with clients, consultants and architects whilst working as part of our valued team.

Roles and responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• producing planning (‘Accurate Visual Representations’ – AVR3) visuals end-to-end: modelling, texturing, lighting, rendering and post-production of visuals
• working with a small team of visualisation artists and technical staff on a project
• responsible for adhering to technical accuracy and quality of planning visuals
• seek critique of your own work and take constructive feedback onboard
• camera matching for verified and non-verified views – aligning 3D models to real-world photography with high accuracy using survey and OS coordinate data
• creating wireline (AVR1) and massing views in line with LVMF and other planning standards

Workflow and technical:

• work in line with our established planning structure and set processes, accurate modelling in 3ds Max, translating architects’ intentions into accurate and visually pleasing images, under the guidance of a senior visualiser or independently depending on candidate experience
• adhering to established server, layer and PSD structure
• ensuring work is completed using best practice in all software; seek guidance on settings and workflow
• project and client management
• work with project managers on project delivery and control
• foster a collaborative working dynamic with external parties, including architects and consultants
• ensure company communication protocols are followed: face-to-face, phone and email
• responsible for appraisal of all project information; identify and assess errors, and flag to relevant stakeholders
• attend client meetings fully prepared and engage with parties in attendance
• estimating project timescales and working within time constraints
• complete work in the allocated time period or exceed production time targets

Required experience:

• solid production knowledge of 3ds Max and V-Ray: building and landscape modelling, asset organisation, texturing/materials, lighting, rendering
• excellent knowledge of Photoshop: masking, non-destructive workflows, layer discipline, retouch and grading
• technical aptitude when working with accurate information and high ability to spot discrepancies
• knowledge of planning processes and production
• experience as a visualisation artist: particular experience of AVR / ‘verified views’ production is essential
• interest in technical accuracy as well as visual quality

Essential skills:

• high standard of personal efficiency in 3D and post-production
• excellent attention to detail
• fluent verbal and written communication skills; able to interact with other staff and external parties
• keen creative or architectural interests outside of work
• good time management skills

How to apply

Applicants with relevant portfolios and experience will be shortlisted for an interview. Applicants must be able to work in the UK. If you are interested, please submit a PDF portfolio and CV via the apply for job button below with the email subject “mat cover planning artist/technician 2026″.

We are also happy to receive links to your best and most appropriate work, but if there is no PDF portfolio attached to your email, we will not review your application.

Note to recruitment agencies: Cityscape Digital does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorised third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorised third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

www.cityscapedigital.co.uk