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Cityscape Digital is seeking a senior visualisation artist to join its team in London.

Full-time, hybrid on-site and remote working. Starting ASAP.

Reports to head of visualisation and art directors.

We are looking for a senior visualisation artist with a passion for creating beautiful, bold still visuals and animations. We are interested in you if you have a phenomenal portfolio with a proven track record of commercial work within the architectural and property sector and a history of leading large-scale projects.

We expect our artists to make things beyond the world of architectural visualisation; your portfolio should include evidence of your broader artistic interests. A deep and proven understanding of the fundamentals of image-making is absolutely essential. A thorough knowledge of 3DS Max and Vray is a given, as is a love for pushing its limits and discovering new features and innovative methods. Strong post-production is very important.

Roles and responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Creative:

• produces excellent visuals and animations end to end, sets the creative standard for the studio
• highly developed skills in modelling, texturing, lighting, rendering, compositing and post-production of visuals and animations
• look to develop their own creative inspiration and build this into the workflow, making bold creative choices and seeing them through whilst working closely with and under the guidance of the art directors
• lead team critiques and seek critique of own work from peers
• have an informed interest in architecture, strong design awareness and taste
• lead development and innovation within the studio

Leadership:

• producing large scale projects leading a team as well as working independently
• mentor other staff, both creatively and technically; we believe in people training people
• adopts a leadership position in the studio; others will look to you for advice and guidance

Workflow and technical:

• all artists responsible for contribution to assets library, harvesting sets, models and materials in the process of delivering live jobs
• devising and implementing new workflows and processes, contributing to the continuous evolution of the studio
• adhering to server structure and naming conventions, as well as 3D and PSD structures
• ensuring work is done in the right way in software, set the bar on this for more junior staff
• seeking to standardise and automate tasks where possible, freeing up time for creative growth

Project and client management:

• assist project managers with estimating timescales and quoting projects
• working efficiently and effectively at all times, exceeding project targets
• be able to demonstrate highly developed communication skills
• be an advocate for the company’s established workflow philosophy “The Way”, making recommendations where appropriate and training more junior staff in the process
• develops relationships with clients, architects and external parties, will be required to run meetings, resolve conflict
• ensure best-practice communication protocols are followed, our approach is face-to-face, phone, email
• responsible for a full appraisal of all project information before commencing on a project, assess holes and errors, identify and flag these
• expected to lead client meetings and engage fully with parties in attendance

Required experience

This is a senior role – artists with four to five years of experience as an architectural visualiser will be considered.

Generalist visualisation skills, 3DS Max, Vray and Corona required software, with excellent knowledge of Photoshop, UE4 experience is considered a bonus.

Essential skills:

• high standard of personal efficiency in 3D and post-production
• experience in animation and film
• proactivity and risk-taking actively encouraged, make good judgements and act on them
• good verbal and written communication skills; able to interact with other staff and external parties
• experience leading a team
• excellent attention to detail
• good time management skills
• strong presentation skills are necessary
• photography and drawing/sketching skills

How to apply

Applicants with strong portfolios of visual work will be shortlisted for interview. The portfolio must include a mix of exterior and interior images. If you are interested please send a PDF portfolio, or website link, and CV via the apply for job button below with the subject ‘senior visualisation artist 2023’. If there is no CV and portfolio included in your application, we will not review it.

Candidates must note that this is a permanent, full-time role, and is UK based and therefore requires relocation if based outside of the UK. Cityscape Digital is able to assist with sponsorship applications, but candidates must be willing to relocate.

• Applications have closed.