3D Visualizer Architect

Role Overview

3D Visualizer Architect for Interior Design at Adgeco Group, based in Abu Dhabi.

Company Overview

Adgeco Group is an Abu Dhabi-based holding company established in 1991. Operating across construction, engineering, real estate, oil and gas, energy and power, water and desalination, marine, legal and multi-media services, the organization is one of the most well-known and highly respected companies in Abu Dhabi. Adgeco leads in providing expert advice and forming alliances with regional and multinational corporations across a wide array of business opportunities in the UAE, working through agency or joint venture arrangements.

Role Purpose

Develop high-quality, realistic 3D walkthroughs, renderings, and presentations for interior design projects. Work closely with architects and the Architectural Visualization team to create visually correct, photo-realistic imagery and animations that communicate architectural concepts to clients and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

Modeling & Design Interpretation

• Model projects from minimum drafts and guidance, coordinating individually with architects and third parties when required.
• Study and precisely understand architectural designs, 2D CAD files, and other 3D modeling data for interior design projects.
• Carry out visual interpretation to produce convincing imagery and graphic representations.
• Create building models in various graphic mediums using 2D and 3D image compositing, finishing, and retouching operations.

3D Production

• Execute Architectural 3D Modelling, texturing, lighting, and animation.
• Create 3D walk-through and fly-through animations and computer-generated imagery (CGI).
• Produce photo-realistic Interior Spaces designs and representations for external and internal characteristics and backdrops of projects.
• Demonstrate expert-level competency with Unreal Datasmith transformation, Autodesk 3ds Max exportation to Unreal Engine, and Unreal Engine GPU LightMass.
• Evaluate post-production aspects and enhance visuals and walk-throughs using Photoshop, After Effects, and related software.

Collaboration & Presentation

• Work thoroughly and simultaneously with architectural and design teams.
• Assist teams to plan and produce visualizations and presentations for construction projects.
• Present and accurately explain visuals to colleagues and clients.
• Prepare advanced presentations in various graphic mediums.
• Produce high-quality atmospheric visualizations for competition and client presentations.

Professional Development

• Deal with new solutions in both hardware and software to improve visualization quality and increase efficiency.
• Keep up-to-date with relevant innovation and advancements in graphics software and design trends.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Architecture, other Architectural qualifications, visualization, or equivalent Technical certificate (preferred).
• Degree in 3D Design Virtual Spaces.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a 3D visualizer or related position.
• Proven post-qualification architectural practice creating high-quality 3D architectural and interior images and animations using Unreal Engine.
• Collection of high-quality Interior Spaces work produced from past projects (beneficial).
• Experience in creating imagery with pictorial awareness (beneficial but not essential).
• Keen eye for constructive detail, composition, and visual description.
• Knowledge of related visualization and photorealistic rendering methods with strong technical understanding of image and illustration production through model creation from architectural sketches.

Skills & Competencies

Software & Technical Expertise

• Extensive knowledge and expertise with AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max, Autodesk 3D Max, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lumion, V-Ray, Corona, Sketch Up, and After-Effects.
• Expert-level knowledge of Unreal Engine and latest Virtual Reality experiences.
• Knowledge of Blender Software and Rhinoceros.
• Knowledge in exporting FBX to Unreal Engine games or from any 3D software.
• Knowledge in exporting levels in Unreal Engine Games.
• Photo editing using Adobe Photoshop.

Professional & Interpersonal Skills

• Outstanding French and English verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical, artistic, and creative thinking skills.
• High professional reliability.
• Serious team player with strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong capacity to accomplish multiple projects and different tasks within specified timeframes.
• Active person with pleasant attitude, confidence, and outgoing personality.
• Knack for understanding and interpreting architectural designs and concepts and making simple but effective presentations as required.
• Ability to achieve high-quality outputs in a range of media.
• Initiative and ability to work independently.
• Exceptional attention to detail and keen eye for photo editing.

Additional Information

• Flexibility to work extra time if required.
• Position based in Abu Dhabi.