London, UK
Junior visualisation specialist
at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill is hiring a junior visualisation specialist to join its team in London.
At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.
Success at SOM means:
- ideas: we believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm
- knowledge: we believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge
- product: we strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work
- individual: we value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm
- team: we value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential
- firm: we have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work
Position responsibilities:
- contributes to the development of an aspect of a project under the direct supervision of senior visualiser
- exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task specific level
- produces presentation deliverables
- produces 3D models for rendering from the models and various inputs received from design teams
- demonstrates knowledge of composition, texturing, lighting, rendering and postproduction
- creates bespoke materials
- demonstrates knowledge of basic animation techniques
- effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means
- actively collaborates at a project team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas
- demonstrates a basic understanding of building materials and excellent understanding of building geometry and hierarchy of building components
- manages time and workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments with regular interaction and direction from senior visualiser
- organising, adding to, and maintaining CGI library
Qualifications and skills:
- degree in architecture, design or arts
- working knowledge of 3DS Max, Corona/V-Ray, Photoshop
- Rhino knowledge desired
- knowledge and experience of other 3DS max plugins and scripts, Unreal Engine, Unity, After Effects Premiere are a bonus
- high level of self-organisation
- an eye for detail, aesthetic direction and an artistic flare
Every member of the visualisation team in SOM is encouraged to try out new ideas and challenge existing processes and procedures that may ultimately benefit the company and the team.
How to apply
Thank you for your interest in SOM. To be considered, you must apply directly on our career portal below.
No agencies, thank you, only direct applicants will be considered.
SOM offers opportunities to work on transformational projects, competitive salaries, health insurance, wellness, retirement and financial and work/life plans.
At SOM, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. We believe an inclusive environment benefits our employees, our firm, and our community, while also enriching and challenging our own thinking about design. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Visit this page to learn more about SOM’s employment policy and how to apply offline.
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