Job Description
SAOTA, a leading architectural visualization studio, is seeking a passionate and skilled CGI Technician to join its dynamic team. This role is perfect for individuals who excel at creating striking CGI content that breathes life into architectural designs, supporting a wide range of cutting-edge projects both locally and internationally. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with architectural production staff, generating high-quality diagrams, stills, panoramas, 360s, and videos. This position demands a keen eye for detail, strong creative problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to deliver top-tier visual content with minimal supervision. Proficiency in Twinmotion, the company's primary rendering platform, is essential for success in this role, offering a chance to push visual boundaries in architecture.
What You’ll Do
Office & Systems
- Maintain and continuously improve CGI office standards, procedures, and comprehensive documentation to ensure efficiency and consistency.
- Contribute actively to BIM systems, with a specific focus on optimising CGI workflows, implementing rigorous quality control measures, and developing effective training content.
- Grow and meticulously manage the CGI content library, including materials and 3D assets, ensuring it is current and easily accessible.
Team Collaboration
- Work effectively within a collaborative team environment to deliver outstanding architectural visualizations that meet and exceed client expectations.
- Manage complex CGI project files through all design phases, ensuring proper version control and organisation.
- Actively participate in project reviews and ensure that all deadlines are met across multiple concurrent projects.
Creative Production
- Create impactful 3D views for internal presentations and crucial client meetings, effectively communicating design concepts.
- Skillfully apply and style materials, lighting, and furniture within CGI software to achieve realistic and aesthetically pleasing visuals.
- Execute precise post-production edits using industry-standard tools like Photoshop and DaVinci Resolve to enhance visual quality.
- Take initiative to contribute new ideas and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and creative output within the team.
Why SAOTA?
Join SAOTA, a world-renowned architecture studio where innovation, creativity, and collaboration converge to shape remarkable spaces globally. At SAOTA, you'll find a stimulating and supportive environment, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in architecture and design. The firm is committed to pushing visual boundaries and fostering professional growth within a dynamic, creative team. SAOTA offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects, from residential masterpieces to large-scale commercial developments, providing a platform for continuous learning and skill development. If you are eager to contribute your expertise to a leading firm and grow your career in architectural visualization, SAOTA is the place for you.
How to Apply
Please apply using the Quick Apply button on this page.
* Salary is estimated based on market research and may not be accurate.
Requirements
- Relevant qualification in Architecture or Design.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience using Twinmotion (essential).
- Proficiency in Twinmotion (non-negotiable).
- Experience with Enscape and Revit (advantageous).
- Strong sense of design, materiality, and styling.
- Excellent file and time management skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and handle confidential information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and understanding of various file formats.
- Self-driven, organized, and eager to learn and grow in a creative environment.
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