3D Experiential Designer
Populous, Kansas City, MO, United States
Location
Kansas City
Company Overview Populous is a global design firm that creates places where people love to be together, delivering iconic civic, sports, and entertainment buildings worldwide.
What We Offer Professional & Personal Development Programs + Summer Hours + Hybrid Schedule + On-Site Gym (Dallas/KC) + Paid Architect Licensure & Certifications Exams + Wedding Pay + Charitable Match Program + Market Leading Wellness Health and Welfare Benefits.
Position Overview 3D Experiential Designer
– Provide conceptual development and create impactful, story‑driven environments through diverse 3D mediums. Collaborate closely with clients and cross‐disciplinary teams on national and international projects across entertainment, hospitality, sports, cultural and mixed‑use districts.
Responsibilities
Develop innovative design concepts and visualize environments that portray the unique aspects of a brand story and sense of place.
Collaborate across disciplines to amplify the character of architectural built forms, conveying experiential environments in imaginative and compelling ways.
Interpret design drawings, BIM models, and sketches into visualization assets, conveying ideas through still renderings, animations, motion graphics, and 3D real‑time environments.
Stay current with emerging visualization technologies, rendering engines, real‑time workflows, testing new tools and techniques.
Establish visualization standards, digital workflows, and structured project asset management.
Requirements for Success
Innovative and high‑level design ability with exceptional architectural place‑making, spatial storytelling, and environmental design sensibilities.
Ability to create and convey ideas through still renderings, animations, motion graphics, and 3D real‑time environments.
Exceptional sketching and freehand drawing skills are a plus – capable of producing quick and impactful sketches.
Willingness to explore and adopt new software and production processes.
Proficient in traditional and real‑time rendering software (Vray, Corona, Lumion, Enscape, Unreal, Unity or similar).
High level of proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat).
Outstanding communication skills and a team‑oriented mindset that encourages effective collaboration.
Unyielding work ethic, with demonstrated efficiency, flexibility, and a positive spirit.
Highly self‑motivated and capable of thriving in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Industrial Design (or demonstrated passion for architecture and design).
Expert in 3D modeling (SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, 3ds Max, Cinema4D, Blender or similar).
Expert in utilizing advanced AI generative 3D visualization tools and proficient in an integrated workflow.
Expert in post‑production software for 2D and 3D stills and animation (Photoshop, After Effects or similar).
Additional Details
Travel may be required.
Populous offers a competitive salary and bonus packages and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k, FSA/HSA, paid time off and continuing education benefits.
Populous is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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Company Overview Populous is a global design firm that creates places where people love to be together, delivering iconic civic, sports, and entertainment buildings worldwide.
What We Offer Professional & Personal Development Programs + Summer Hours + Hybrid Schedule + On-Site Gym (Dallas/KC) + Paid Architect Licensure & Certifications Exams + Wedding Pay + Charitable Match Program + Market Leading Wellness Health and Welfare Benefits.
Position Overview 3D Experiential Designer
– Provide conceptual development and create impactful, story‑driven environments through diverse 3D mediums. Collaborate closely with clients and cross‐disciplinary teams on national and international projects across entertainment, hospitality, sports, cultural and mixed‑use districts.
Responsibilities
Develop innovative design concepts and visualize environments that portray the unique aspects of a brand story and sense of place.
Collaborate across disciplines to amplify the character of architectural built forms, conveying experiential environments in imaginative and compelling ways.
Interpret design drawings, BIM models, and sketches into visualization assets, conveying ideas through still renderings, animations, motion graphics, and 3D real‑time environments.
Stay current with emerging visualization technologies, rendering engines, real‑time workflows, testing new tools and techniques.
Establish visualization standards, digital workflows, and structured project asset management.
Requirements for Success
Innovative and high‑level design ability with exceptional architectural place‑making, spatial storytelling, and environmental design sensibilities.
Ability to create and convey ideas through still renderings, animations, motion graphics, and 3D real‑time environments.
Exceptional sketching and freehand drawing skills are a plus – capable of producing quick and impactful sketches.
Willingness to explore and adopt new software and production processes.
Proficient in traditional and real‑time rendering software (Vray, Corona, Lumion, Enscape, Unreal, Unity or similar).
High level of proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat).
Outstanding communication skills and a team‑oriented mindset that encourages effective collaboration.
Unyielding work ethic, with demonstrated efficiency, flexibility, and a positive spirit.
Highly self‑motivated and capable of thriving in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Industrial Design (or demonstrated passion for architecture and design).
Expert in 3D modeling (SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, 3ds Max, Cinema4D, Blender or similar).
Expert in utilizing advanced AI generative 3D visualization tools and proficient in an integrated workflow.
Expert in post‑production software for 2D and 3D stills and animation (Photoshop, After Effects or similar).
Additional Details
Travel may be required.
Populous offers a competitive salary and bonus packages and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k, FSA/HSA, paid time off and continuing education benefits.
Populous is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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