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John Portman & Associates Job Posting: Renderer

RENDERER

JOHN PORTMAN & ASSOCIATES

 

About the Firm

John Portman & Associates is an internationally recognized architectural and engineering firm with offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Shanghai, China. Established in 1953, Portman has 63 years of expertise in designing hotels, universities, offices, trade marts, and mixed-use urban complexes. With a diverse team of experienced professionals, the firm provides design services in architecture, master planning, programming, structural engineering, and project management around the world. John Portman & Associates designs landmark projects that enhance the environment for those who use them, while being a sound investment for those who own and operate them. For more information, please visit www.portmanusa.com.

 

Nature and Scope

JPA is seeking a Renderer with expert knowledge of modeling, rendering and animation. Individual will need to be able to create high quality digital visualization presentation material in multiple media formats.

 

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies in order to be considered:

 

  • ·         Experience in all aspects of creating architectural renderings and animations including post production, as well as multimedia and virtual reality presentations.

 

  • ·         Ability to work closely with project Design Director and the Marketing Team to develop inspiring computer generated imagery and other creative presentation material to convey the intent of the design.

 

  • ·         Experience with modeling and rendering with a variety of software packages including: BIM (Bentley AECOsim Building Designer & Revit), Sketch Up, Rhino, and 3D Studio Max.

 

  • ·         Proficient in mapping materials and setting up camera locations and lighting for still renderings and fly-thru animations using VRay, LumenRT and other programs and plug- ins.

 

  • ·         Experience with post production and presentation software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, and video editing including music using Adobe After-Effects and Premier.

 

  • ·         Candidate will need to be a visualization artist and be able to create a visual experience thru presentations in a variety of styles from conceptual to photorealistic. Use of 3D Studio Max is the preferred application for renderings.

 

  • ·         Candidate will also need to understand the technology of working with a variety of software programs and equipment for output including use of an internal render farm. When appropriate, act as a liaison with outside vendors as required to accomplish tasks.


  • Bachelors or Master’s degree in Architecture or in an architecturally related field with experience in large scale mixed use, hospitality, residential, office and other commercial building types is preferred.

 

  • Understanding of current building designs, materials and latest systems and technologies with the ability to develop and render these systems.

 

  • Strong people and communication skills; team player.

 

 

Apply for the Position

Include a cover letter, resume, and portfolio as one PDF file (limit 10MB). Portfolio should include examples of your work. Indicate your precise role for each image, including the program in which the geometry was modeled, render engine used, and whether it was a group or individual effort. In addition, please copy and paste the following at the top of your email and fill out as appropriate. Applicants should include the following format at the beginning of their email to career@portmanusa.com:

 

  • Years of professional experience, firms where employed, and dates of employment.

  • List the most recent experience first.

  • List of computer visualization programs of which you have extensive working knowledge in the order of your respective experience.

  • Years of modeling + rendering experience with 3D Studio Max.

  • Degree(s) & Place(s) of Education.

 

 

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