Bath, UK
3D landscape/architectural designer
at Grant Associates
Grant Associates is hiring a 3D landscape/architectural designer to join its team in Bath, UK.
We require a designer with very strong Rhino skills to work as an integral part of our team in our Bath studio. The preference is for candidates who are landscape architects and designers with a passion for three-dimensional design or architects who are willing to embrace the possibilities of contemporary landscape architecture. All applicants will need to be able to demonstrate a sophisticated level of 3D skills to help shape and inform our built environment.
This is an opportunity for an applicant to develop and test outline ideas at all stages of design, from concept through to construction. This position is also an excellent way of working alongside some of the world’s most renowned architects, engineers and designers across a variety of projects.
Software skills to include a high level of aptitude in Rhino, a good level of proficiency in, Photoshop and AutoCAD. A good command of grasshopper will be a plus. Other useful but non-essential software skills would include an understanding of 3D Studio Max and V-Ray, Lumion, Enscape, Twinmotion and Revit.
Specific tasks include:
- ability to understand and interpret loose hand drawn sketches, sections, plans and elevations and work to given 2D spot levels and contour information
- an ability to think and work independently
- assisting in the design of projects across many stages of development (conceptual/schematic and design development)
- as you will be working on complex 3D models within teams based here and in Singapore an excellent command of both written and verbal English is required
- a creative curiosity to follow industry trends and trial new or alternative 3D workflows
- excellent problem-solving ability
- a strong eye for detail
- a passion for design across all disciplines
- personable and an ability to communicate well in a team under pressure and to tight deadlines whilst working with a number of different colleagues on multiple projects
Your portfolio should demonstrate:
- examples of organic forms and structures modelled in Rhino
- free hand drawings and sketches of any subject matter that is of interest to the applicant
- sequence(s) of images that capture the iterative process of design
- general modelling outputs that demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of scale, proportion, composition and lighting
- we may require candidates to undertake a short 3D Rhino test, the results of which would be presented at the interview
We offer a generous remuneration package to include a competitive salary, company pension scheme, discretionary annual bonus and a holiday allowance of 25 days per year, increasing one day for each year of service to a maximum of 30 days (plus bank holidays).
We have a keen focus on your professional development and offer frequent CPD events, study support and mentoring for those working towards their Pathway to Chartership and cover the cost of your professional memberships.
Other benefits include income replacement insurance, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, regular social events, international studio trips, wellbeing support and more.
We are founders of the Bath Forest of Imagination and there are opportunities to get involved with this community landscape art festival on an annual basis as well as other environmental led initiatives.
We believe flexibility in your life is important and are currently trialing both a hybrid working model with staff in the office two to three days per week and agile working so you can choose your start/finish time. Grant Associates is an equal opportunities employer
Please apply with CV and portfolio of work via the apply for job button below. Please quote reference 3D0222 in the subject heading. All documents submitted must be in PDF Format otherwise they will not be considered.
Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK, if you do not have the right to work in the UK your application will not be considered.
No agencies please.
www.grant-associates.uk.com