3D Visualization Designer – Project Lead

Thomas & Hutton • Savannah, GA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Thomas & Hutton is seeking a 3D Visualization Designer – Project Lead to join their growing, well-established civil engineering firm. This role involves taking ownership of assigned projects from concept through delivery, managing quality and timelines with minimal oversight. The designer will produce 3D models, renderings, and animations, translate 2D plans into compelling 3D visualizations, and create marketing-quality videos. Responsibilities also include creating exhibits, maps, and graphic materials, producing base maps and technical drawings, and contributing to the improvement of team workflows and department capabilities. The role also involves providing technical guidance, quality review, and informal mentorship to other visualization staff, assisting with evaluating new software and technologies, and scoping visualization assignments.

Requirements

• A strong portfolio demonstrating professional 3D modeling, rendering, and/or video production work is required. Portfolio submissions must reflect work the candidate personally produced; please do not include team or company work you would not be able to reproduce independently.
• 5+ years of professional experience in 3D modeling, rendering, and/or video production
• Demonstrated professional experience producing visualizations for architecture, engineering, planning, landscape architecture, real estate development, or infrastructure projects is required.
• Strong understanding of architectural scale, massing, and proportioning, with the ability to interpret engineering plans, site plans, and sectional drawings and translate them into accurate 3D models
• Proficiency in modeling software such as SketchUp
• Strong video production and editing skills, including motion graphics, using Premiere Pro and After Effects
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and the ability to produce scaled site maps and base drawings
• A self-starter mentality: the ability to take a project and run with it, seeking out what is needed to move it forward rather than waiting to be told
• Willingness to put in the extra effort needed to see projects through to completion, including occasional evenings and weekend work
• A genuine drive to keep improving, both personally and as a contributing member of the team, and to help elevate the Graphics Department's overall capabilities
• Versatility, flexibility, and the ability to work within constantly changing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well both collaboratively and independently
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Technical school training, a degree in a visual design, architecture, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience is preferred.
• Revit and Civil 3D experience a plus
• Lumion, D5 Render, or similar rendering software proficiency
• InDesign a plus
• Willingness to learn GIS and Infraworks as needed

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned projects from concept through delivery, managing quality and timelines with minimal oversight
• Produce 3D models, renderings, and animations that accurately convey architectural scale, massing, and site context, translating 2D plans, engineering drawings, and written or verbal direction into compelling 3D visualizations
• Use industry-standard software to create and edit videos, incorporating clips from Lumion or similar rendering packages along with drone context video to produce marketing-quality videos
• Create highly legible and aesthetic exhibits, maps, and graphic materials for both print and digital use
• Produce base maps and technical drawings as needed using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Adobe Illustrator, and/or Photoshop
• Contribute ideas that improve team workflows, templates, and overall department capabilities
• Commitment to producing graphics that meet Thomas & Hutton standards
• Involvement in advancing the Visualization Department’s capabilities, workflows, standards, templates, and technology
• Provide technical guidance, quality review, and informal mentorship to other visualization staff
• Assist department leadership with evaluating new software, production methods, and emerging visualization technologies
• Scope visualization assignments, establish schedules, and identify the resources needed to deliver the work successfully

Benefits

• Superior health, dental, vision, and prescription insurance programs
• Condensed work schedule
• Generous base compensation and bonus plan
• Retirement plans
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Thomas & Hutton University, our on-site provider of professional development hours and continuing education credits
• College tuition reimbursement programs for graduate and undergraduate study
• In-house Up and Ready Civil 3D software training program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree