Architectural Visualization Lead

Green Grass Studios is a fast growing creative agency working with high profile clients in the real estate market all over the United States. For over 22 years, we have partnered with developers to transform ideas into stunning visuals, compelling stories and impactful branding. We delight our clients with marketing films, still renderings, pano tours, customization tools and graphic design in order to capture attention and inspire engagement.
JOB SUMMARY:
Help shape the future of our company as the newest member of our Visualization team. Green Grass Studios is seeking artists with strong technical ability, thorough architectural knowledge, outstanding creative vision and passion for our craft. We offer a positive and uplifting creative work environment with unlimited growth potential.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with Internal team and Client partners (ranging from Project Architects and Designers to Marketing Executives), to develop visuals that fully achieve the creative vision for the project.
Manage all of the steps required in the 3D and post-production process from start to finish, while maintaining department and studio standards.
Read and accurately interpret architectural plans, models and illustrations.
Direct all aspects of project creative including editorial and motion graphics.
2D image compositing, finishing and retouching operations required for 3D renderings.
Have experience in creating realtime environments and tools, and build internal scripts or apps that improve team efficiency.
REQUIRED SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
3DS Max
V-Ray / Corona
Adobe Photoshop
PREFERRED SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
AutoCAD / Revit
SketchUp
Unreal Engine
REQUIRED SKILLS
Strong understanding of color, composition and lighting in imagery.
Intermediate / expert knowledge of 3ds Max
Beginner / Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup.
Expert knowledge of lighting and render settings with Vray/Corona
Intermediate knowledge of industry standard 3rd party plugins.
Expert knowledge of editing and compositing with Adobe Photoshop.
Initiative to experiment with new software and industry trends.
Ability to use relevant graphic design related software to a high level.
PREFERRED SKILLS
Knowledge of Unreal Engine and real time methods are a plus.
Bonus: Ability to write code (Python, MaxScript, or similar) to create tools or apps that make the team faster.
REQUIRED MINDSET & SOFT SKILLS
Dedicated to self development and continued education.
Proactive and innovative with a high degree of creative flexibility.
Talented at working both collaboratively and autonomously.
Inclined towards focus on detail.
Able to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in both oral and written form.
Solution oriented, calm, and motivational demeanor at all times.
Strong organizational and time management skills in order to manage multiple projects simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines.
Service oriented and helpful with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
QUALIFICATIONS
Undergraduate Degree
Three years of professional experience in producing high quality architectural images and animation or interactive applications.
Fully conversant in using and creating models from architectural plans, sketches and elevations.
In-Depth knowledge of visualization and photorealistic rendering techniques.
Experience with animation techniques, camera layout, edit theory and compositing.
Active follower and contributor of the 3D arch-viz community with a good awareness of design trends and creative thinking.

Work arrangement
Yes