3D Visualization Specialist
Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
Location
Spokane, WA | United States
Job description
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Kittelson is seeking a full-time
3D Visualization Specialistto join a team of creative design and GIS professionals in an effort to support project activities firmwide. This is an opportunity to join a team of thought leaders and entrepreneurs at a growing, values-driven transportation planning/engineering consulting firm.
Who We Are: Kittelson & Associates provides transportation engineering, planning, and research services to government agencies, municipalities, and private organizations. We develop thoughtful and creative transportation solutions that apply directly to real-world problems, with the goal of improving the performance of all transportation systems and equitably serving all members of a community. We operate as “one firm, many locations” guided by the principles of serving others first and continually raising the bar in the profession. Listen to how our colleagues describe Kittelson values and culture here.
Position Summary
The ideal candidate has strong organizational, communication, and time management capabilities; works effectively with technical and administrative staff; continually seeks to improve processes; is detail-oriented; and thrives in a non-structured environment.
In this role, you will support a variety of project teams across the firm with 3D visualization, CAD/graphic, and video production tasks for projects. Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Communicate and coordinate 3D modeling efforts/tasks with project managers, external clients, engineers, and analysts.
- Acquire and manage 3D assets, GIS and CAD data, data from public sources and agency data portals.
- Create small to large 3D scenes in 3ds Max using CAD, terrain, and other engineering data.
- Apply realistic to generic textures, lighting, and environmental conditions.
- Render images and videos using realistic to artistic rendering styles.
- Camera match 3D models to existing imagery or video.
- Animate cameras, vehicles, and pedestrians.
- Apply colliders, physical properties, mass, and friction factors for simulation models.
- Produce animation videos and other multi-media products.
- Work with web applications hosting 3D environments.
- Develop and maintain 3D visualization workflows.
- Ensure that schedules are met for project/proposal/marketing deliverables.
- Share project successes and short falls with the 3D Visualization group to improve firmwide practices.
- Share innovative tools, project stories, and 3D visualization accomplishments through companywide presentations.
Note – this is an in person role and applicants are required to be physically located within a reasonable commuteto a Kittelson office. We are not interested in hiring third party consultants or independent freelancers.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Strong Autodesk capabilities using AutoCAD (preferably Civil 3D), and 3DS Studio Max.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD files and 2D plans.
- Strong capabilities using one or more of the following tools: Sketchup, Lumion, Unreal Engine, and TwinMotion.
- Strong video production and motion graphic capabilities using Adobe products.
- Works well in a high-pressure environment; manages workload and meets deadlines.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated and proactive communication
- Capable of handling multiple projects/tasks concurrently
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Additional Qualifications
- Develop custom functions using Blueprint and/or C++.
- Minimum of 5 years of similar and relevant working experience
- Experience working in the AEC industry.
- College degree or trade school preferred, and/or in a field related to the position.
Preferred Soft Skills
- Entrepreneurial and consulting spirit to serve internal and external clients
- Passion for the visual communication industry and consulting
- Natural teaching and mentoring ability
- A strong desire to learn
- Outward focus, with high level of customer service
Compensation and Benefits
This position offers a competitive salary and benefits that include comprehensive employer-paid health insurance, a generous and flexible PTO program (in addition to parental leave), an outstanding retirement program, and a culture that seeks and values diversity and inclusion.
Base salary plus retirement range for this position (place in range determined by candidate’s experience): $70,000 – $90,000
We also recognize the performance of all staff through a performance bonus program based upon each individual’s contributions to key areas that lead to the achievement of our collective goals.
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If you have a passion for making a difference in transportation and want to work with a team that puts you in the driver’s seat of your career, we want to hear from you! Take the first step by using the “apply now” button to express interest. During the application process, please be prepared to upload a work sampleand resume (the application will not be considered complete without these items included).
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