SketchUp & 3D Rendering Specialist (Freelance)

KSI•Des Moines, IA

5d•$100•Remote

About The Position

A well-established Midwest manufacturer of strength-training and fitness equipment serving colleges, universities, and high schools nationwide needs a freelance SketchUp / 3D rendering specialist to support its sales and visualization team. This is an immediate need with the potential to grow into an ongoing fractional relationship. Company details are shared once we've connected.

Requirements

Proven experience with SketchUp and photorealistic rendering (V-Ray, Enscape, Lumion, Twinmotion, or similar)
Ability to convert .dwg/PDF architectural drawings into clean SketchUp models
A strong portfolio of renderings, animations, and walkthroughs
Fast, reliable turnaround and clear communication
Based in Iowa or the Midwest strongly preferred (Central/Eastern Iowa a plus)
Your own SketchUp/rendering software and license
Candidates must be currently located in the United States and perform the work from within the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Potential to grow into an ongoing fractional relationship
Potential for occasional in-person visits as responsibilities grow
Central/Eastern Iowa a plus

Responsibilities

Convert 2D architectural drawings (.dwg, PDF, etc.) into accurate SketchUp models so the sales team can design within the space
Turn completed SketchUp room layouts into high-resolution renderings, animations, and presentation-ready materials
Build accurate room shells with architectural details, materials, and lighting
Create photorealistic renderings for customer presentations, including customer logos and individual equipment renderings
Produce 3D walkthroughs and animated videos (day/night scenes, visual effects)
Website and marketing renderings
Converting engineering models (SolidWorks) into SketchUp
Advanced rendering / post-processing for larger projects
Exploring emerging visualization technology — VR and immersive customer experiences