London, UK
3D/planning technician
at Cityscape Digital
Cityscape Digital has an opening for a 3D/planning technician to join its firm in Shoreditch, London.
Full-time (Monday-Friday)
Starting ASAP
We are looking for someone new to join our technical team here at Cityscape Digital, to work across our planning and feasibility projects. It is crucial that this person thrives on accuracy, detail and organisation, and recognises that this is key to the success of our planning team.
An interest in architecture and buildings is considered crucial – an interest in photography, design trends, art/sculpture or similar, is considered a bonus. Planning technicians work with project managers to ensure all work is delivered to the highest standard, and they strive to make their work continuously better.
We are after someone who is keen to push new ways to approach tasks to assist with streamlining our workflow, someone who wants to work to satisfy the commercial objectives of the client without sacrificing the accuracy of the work.
Roles and responsibilities
Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to…
General:
- working solo or in a team
- work as part of a team, as well as working independently on projects
- leading technical projects
- display confidence in own judgement and seeking to improve it continuously
- seek critique of own work and take criticisms on board
Workflow and technical:
- work in line with the planning structure
- CAD model/drawing conversion
- camera-matching for verified views (aligning 3D data to 2D photographs accurately)
- produced AVR1 wireline views under the guidance of the LVMF handbook
- viewing corridor analysis and views assessment locations knowledge from the LVMF handbook
- basic and detailed 3D-modelling from architecture drawings and reference information
- updating and maintaining technical assets library
- adhering to server and PSD structure
- be design-aware; able to correctly interpret and interrogate design data, converse with design professionals and stay on top of design trends
Project and client-management:
- coordinate with survey team to obtain information for camera matching
- estimating timescales and working within time constraints
- aim to meet or exceed project targets
- liaising with architects and consultants for project information; responsible for full appraisal of all project information before commencing on a project; assess holes and errors, identify and flag these
- attend client meetings fully prepared and engage with parties in attendance; leading 3D element of these meetings as time progresses
Required experience:
- minimum experience; graduate, intern or one to two years’ experience in one or more of the following fields: planning, architectural, architectural visualisation, digital or technical illustration
- good knowledge of 3ds Max and Photoshop is required
- working knowledge of other 3D or CAD (Rhino, Revit, AutoCad, Modo), Microsoft or Google suites
Essential skills:
- knowledge of development in London, and an interest in buildings and London planning
- high standard of personal efficiency in 3D software
- good verbal and written communication skills; able to interact with other staff and external parties
- excellent attention to detail
- good time-management skills
- keen creative or architectural interests outside of work
Cityscape Digital
Cityscape Digital is a large leading visualisation studio located in the heart of Shoreditch, London’s coolest neighbourhood. We produce some of the highest quality visuals, interactive, VR and film in the industry.
We work with the world’s top architects and property developers. Most of our work is in London, but we also work on projects worldwide. You have to be a bit pushy to work at Cityscape Digital. Like any leading creative industries company operating at the top of its game, the work is often fast-paced and challenging.
When deadlines are tight and we ought to be banging out a competent job, instead we still pursue brilliant visual ideas and exquisite craftsmanship. This works best when artists are highly communicative and beat their own path to a beautiful finish. We’re not crazy about headphones for this reason.
Cityscape is an excellent environment for the proactive artist, we are famed for our family environment and high respect for artistry from any creative background.
Benefits:
- happy hour from 5pm on a Friday
- private health cover after 1 year of employment
- 20 days annual leave, increasing to 23 after five years’ service
- pension scheme
- fruit, snacks, tea and coffee provided
- big summer and Christmas parties, as well as monthly group nights out
- dinner provided when working late to meet deadlines
How to apply
Applicants with strong portfolios of visual work will be shortlisted for interview. Applicants must be able to work in the UK. If you are interested please submit a PDF portfolio and CV using the ‘apply’ link below.
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.