Design Visualization Specialist

WSP•Denver, CO

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Design Visualization Specialist for its Denver, Seattle, Portland, or Dallas office. The role supports professional services projects through the national Visualization & Data Intelligence (VDI) practice, an in-house visual communications team working on future-focused projects that shape communities. The specialist will create visual solutions for complex engineering challenges and collaborate across a range of projects and technologies. The position develops photorealistic 3D models, still renderings, cinematic animations, and photo simulations to support project planning, design, and delivery. It also helps clarify complex or difficult-to-describe projects, supports public engagement and proposal efforts through visual storytelling, and requires managing tasks and projects within established scope, schedule, and budget while pursuing ongoing professional development.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in 3D visualization, VFX, digital media, architecture, engineering, or a related field.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in art, multimedia, cinematography, engineering, architecture, or a related field.
High proficiency with Autodesk 3DS Max.
High proficiency with Vray.
High proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
Proficiency with UE5 and/or Twinmotion real-time development.
Ability to read and understand engineering design plans and BIM/3D design specifications.
Understanding of CADD applications, including Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit, and Bentley MicroStation.
Understanding and implementation of lighting, color, scale, and perspective.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Autodesk InfraWorks.
Experience with 3D printing.
Experience in shader development.
Experience in scripting.
Ability to communicate ideas through storyboards, sketches, and simple narratives.
Proficiency in Section 508 accessibility compliance.

Responsibilities

Develop photorealistic 3D models, still renderings, cinematic animations, and photo simulations to support project planning, design, and delivery.
Consult on and develop clear visual representations of complex, controversial, and difficult-to-describe projects.
Support public engagement and proposal efforts through compelling visual storytelling.
Pursue professional development to stay current with visualization technology and develop new communication tools.
Self-manage tasks and projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Uphold workplace safety and abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation or other personal time
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings