Reality Capture Specialist (LiDAR & Drone)

Overview

Location:

West Palm Beach / Palm Beach County, Florida
Job Type:

Contract (90 days), with option to convert to full-time
Work Setting:

Local / field-based
Compensation:

Competitive contract compensation based on experience, equipment, and availability
About Us

We are building a next-generation experiential design studio focused on luxury and ultra-luxury residential projects in Palm Beach County. Our goal is to create an industry-leading client experience by combining site capture, spatial technology, immersive visuals, and integrated design presentations across architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design.
We are hiring a

Digital Site Capture & Spatial Inventory Specialist

to lead the field-capture side of that workflow.
This role is for someone who understands how to document a property so it can be used for:
Gaussian splatting
future 3D modeling
immersive presentations
This is

not

a basic drone-operator role and

not

a traditional survey-only position. We want someone who can think strategically about what must be captured, how it should be captured, and how that data will be used downstream.
What You’ll Be Responsible For

Travel to project sites in the West Palm Beach / Palm Beach County area
Capture complete, organized, high-value site inventory using a mix of:
drone photography and video
360 imagery
LiDAR scanning
ground photography
Help determine the right capture approach for each property based on presentation and modeling goals
Gather data suitable for:
site/context modeling
design presentations
Document critical existing conditions, including:
structures
topography and grading
hardscape
planting and trees
site circulation
views
adjacent conditions
outdoor living areas
key architectural and landscape features
Organize and deliver field data in a clean, usable, clearly labeled format
Collaborate with leadership to improve capture standards, equipment strategy, and workflow over time
What Success Looks Like

In this role, success means: we can trust you to fully and intelligently capture a property the first time
your data reduces return trips and missing information
your field inventory supports both early concept work and high-end downstream modeling
you help us build a repeatable, best-in-class site capture process for luxury residential design
Required Qualifications

Experience with one or more of the following:
drone-based property capture
LiDAR scanning
photogrammetry
reality capture for design, construction, or visualization
Strong understanding of how field capture supports later modeling, visualization, or presentation workflows
Strong file organization and documentation habits
Reliable transportation and ability to work locally in the field
Strong communication skills and professional presence
Ability to work independently and solve problems on site
Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Leica BLK360 or similar LiDAR tools
Experience with Gaussian splatting, photogrammetry, or similar reality-capture workflows
Experience with luxury residential properties
FAA Part 107 certification
Familiarity with tools such as Polycam, RealityCapture, Metashape, Postshot, Matterport, or comparable platforms
Understanding of architecture, landscape architecture, or construction documentation
Contract Structure

Initial 90-day contract role
Opportunity to convert to full-time after 90 days if both parties agree it is the right fit
Project-based and flexible at the start, with room to grow as the workflow expands

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