What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Technology Lead - Visualization position at Gensler?
Description
Your Role
The Design Technology Lead - Visualization role is a key position within the Design Technology team in the Las Vegas office. At Gensler, we believe that visualization is the art of telling our design stories. Your top priority will be to advance our visualization capabilities and make still, animations, real-time renderings, VR/AR and creative A.I. ubiquitous and part of the common language in our storytelling.
We are seeking a talented digital artist that possesses technical knowledge of industry standard visualization software and pipelines, generative A.I., as well as demonstrate a commitment to art, creativity, research, and innovation. With a passion for photography, cinematography, lighting, composition, VFX and how to communicate design through computer graphics, you will collaborate with project teams and other visualization leads across the firm to drive the delivering of sophisticated and compelling visuals by our practitioners.
What You Will Do
Drive the integration of cutting-edge visualization technologies and techniques to enhance our design process.
Development, implementation, training and support of visualization tools and framework, including a robust and agile virtual reality / augmented reality strategy.
Integrate generative A.I. into our visualization pipeline to enhance creativity and efficiency.
Elevate the quality of our visual outputs through expert art direction and creative composition.
Develop and implement strategies to use visualization as a powerful tool for design communication and storytelling.
Stay updated with the latest trends in visualization, photography, cinematography, lighting, composition, VFX and generative A.I. to maintain our competitive edge.
Your Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Digital Art, Visual Communication, or a related field.
10 years of related industry experience as a digital artist, including practical knowledge and application in the field of neural network-generated imaging space.
Advanced knowledge of Autodesk 3ds Max, V-Ray, TwinMotion, Enscape, Unreal Engine and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
Strong hands-on knowledge of the latest creative/generative A.I. platforms, including RunDiffusion.
Strong foundation of visual storytelling, look development, photography, cinematography, lighting/camera composition.
A robust portfolio showcasing your capacity to employ technology to create art.
**The base salary will be estimated between $110,000 - $130,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities.
As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
*This is not a remote position. The successful candidate is expected to be in our Las Vegas office.*
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law.
Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.
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Regarding Gensler's approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email talentacquisition@gensler.com.
Gensler celebrates diversity and our commitment to creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
You may view our Pay Transparency Statement, your EEO rights under the law, and EEO is the law supplemental information on our website. Gensler shares the right to work and participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us.
Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email info@gensler.com.