London, UK
3D/planning technician
at Cityscape Digital
Cityscape Digital is hiring a 3D/planning technician to join its team in 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 the head of planning 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.
We provide training on all procedures and standards for our workflow. As a company that thrives on innovation, we will provide ongoing opportunities for individuals to deepen their knowledge, increase their skills through training and mentoring.
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 and positioning according to OSGB coordinates
- camera matching for non verified and verified views (aligning 3D data to 2D photographs accurately)
- producing pre-planning support material (massing renders, reports)
- producing AVR1/wireline views under the guidance of the LVMF handbook
- viewing Corridor Analysis and Views Assessment Locations knowledge from the LVMF handbook
- ability to produce advanced analysis material within our standards, under the guidance of the lead analyst
- basic and detailed 3D modelling from architecture drawings and reference information
- updating and maintaining technical assets library
- producing documents in support of the teams work for internal or external use
- 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:
- 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:
- it is desirable that the candidate has experience working in the London planning industry
- 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 3DSMax + InDesign is desired; Photoshop 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