London, UK
Mid-weight visualisation artist
at Cityscape Digital
Cityscape Digital is hiring a mid-weight visualisation artist to join its team in London.
This role is on a full-time basis working Monday to Friday and reporting to art directors and head of visualisation. The start date is as soon as possible.
We are looking for a 3ds Max generalist artist with a passion for creating beautiful, bold visual compositions. We expect our artists to make things beyond the world of architectural visualisation; your portfolio should include evidence of your broader artistic interests. An evolving understanding of the fundamentals of image-making is essential. A competent knowledge of your chosen 3D software is a given. Post-production capability is required and we expect mid-weight artists to work hard to build on this.
Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to
Creative:
- producing visuals end to end, from view compositions to post-production
- produce great visuals and work to continually improve on creative output
- look for own creative inspiration and build this into workflow making bold creative choices and seeing them through whilst working closely with and under the guidance of the art directors
- seek critique of own work and initiate team critique
- display confidence in own visual judgement and seeking to improve it continuously
- be design aware; able to correctly interpret and interrogate design data (plans/elevations), converse with design professionals and stay on top of design trends
- have an informed interest in architecture with strong design awareness and taste
- continually develop own understanding and use of image making and composition principles
Leadership:
- working solo or as part of a team, always under the guidance of an art director or senior artist
- work alongside a senior mentor and take the opportunity to mentor others in particular tasks
- leading projects; everyone gets the opportunity to lead and the scale of this opportunity depends on experience
Workflow and technical:
- responsible for contribution to assets library; harvesting sets, models and materials in the process of delivering live jobs
- working with senior artists to implement 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 softwares; seek guidance on settings and renderings to ensure best practice, and advise more junior members of staff
- seeking to standardise and automate tasks where possible; freeing up time for creative growth
Project and client management:
- aim to meet or exceed project targets
- work with more senior artists and project managers on project delivery
- adhere to company’s established workflow philosophy ‘The Way’
- ensure best-practice communication protocols are followed; our approach involves face-to-face, phone, email communications
- 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
Required experience:
- two to four years experience in one or more of the following fields: architectural, architectural visualisation, digital or technical illustration, concept art or matte painting, fine art (if some proven Photoshop knowledge)
- generalist visualisation skills; 3ds Max, V-ray and Corona required, with excellent knowledge of Photoshop; Unreal Engine experience is considered a bonus
Essential skills:
- high standard of personal efficiency in 3D and post-production
- proactive and risk-taking
- good verbal and written communication skills; able to interact with other staff and external parties
- excellent attention to detail
- good time management skills
- photography and drawing skills considered a bonus
- keen creative or architectural interests outside of work
Company benefits
- centrally located office in London Bridge, moments away from mainline and tube stations
- company-funded after-work social events (rooftop film club, pizza workshop, London Zoo lates, etc)
- private health insurance after successful probation
- free yoga sessions with Pure Yoga
- cycle to work scheme, with secure cycle storage and showers
- travel card loans after successful probation
- hybrid working
- pension scheme
- access to Headspace wellbeing app
- happy hour on Fridays
- 20 days annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 23 after five years service
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 email subject ‘mid-weight 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, UK-based, full-time role 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.