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Windstar Homes, Tampa, Florida. Architectural Designer & Rendering Specialist. Send resume to Karen Lesser at karen@windstarhomes.com Salary: $50,315.00 annually

General Description: Architectural Designer & Rendering Specialist will assist in the creation of the architectural design of our custom luxury homes. 

Responsible for communicating the design details to the client through illustrations ranging from conceptual art to photorealistic quality renderings.

Must understand the style of each project to ensure the rendering sets are an accurate reflection of the design intent. Create a variety of high-quality interior and exterior architectural 3D models and construct accurate high quality, realistic 3D renderings. 

They will be a resource for the Architectural Design Team and bring creative new ideas and innovative solutions to the company. 

They will provide research and testing on new software techniques and industry trends to keep Windstar Homes at the cutting edge of design. 

This is an in-house position, option to work remotely is not available.

Responsibilities:

Digitally create design sketches, final illustrations, and photorealistic renderings of architectural concepts, environments, sets, and props. 

Create 3D massing models from architectural plans. Apply textures to the models and provide appropriate lighting techniques.

Assist in developing and creating the aesthetic requirements on final designs. 

Create deliverables per the specifications of design, including fully rendered hero shots as well as detail callouts and material/texture information. 

Manage the 3D process from start to finish including preparation and setup of scenes. 

Work to project deadlines as scheduled by the Design Team.

Work with the Architectural Design Team to provide design iterations, marketing material and concept images. 

Coordinate and maintain project files including correspondence, drawings, and other relevant materials associated with projects.

Track new software and technology trends and work with the team to bring in new skills and tools, both within and beyond standard software. 

Photograph, edit, retouch, and color correct product images for placement on our site, publications, email campaigns, catalogs, brochures, advertising, and more

Create and iterate 3D design projects through rendering software such as 3D Studio Max, as well as AutoCAD and Photoshop when needed. 

Develop high quality and cutting-edge, high profile 3D renderings of lighting and interior design. 

Read and interpret architectural drawings including structural and electrical plans and translate the architectural details to create a 3D model and conversely create detailed technical drawings from 3D models 

Assist the construction and interior design team with field visits and project installations to ensure proposed design concept is executed to specifics. 

Proactively alert team members of project design changes which may affect time and costs of the project. 

Incorporate designs into a full motion video environment using motion tracking capabilities. 

Review and maintain prototype drawings and documents for cost-effective and timely use in projects. 

Conduct necessary research, including visiting the construction site, taking photos, and documenting unique design elements of the surrounding environment. 

Use before and after videography and photography of site to develop realistic visualizations of designs as well as highlight videos. 

Check for code compliance, coordinate with consultants / contractors and develop construction details. 

Required Skills:

Degree in architecture or equivalent is required. 

Strong understanding of perspective required

Proficient in rendering to a photorealistic level.

Have a clear understanding of a multi-disciplinary design approach and the delivery of projects to a high quality.

Ability to support business development and marketing initiatives in the development of proposals, collateral material, and design presentations. 

Must have experience creating and modifying models in real time and rendering custom residential architectural 

and landscape designs. 

Must have in depth experience with a variety of architectural styles with a strong emphasis in Mediterranean, 

Modern, Craftsman and Coastal vernaculars. 

Must have hands on experience using Adobe Premier Pro and be able to create and edit video walk-throughs and 

animation for post-production work 

Must demonstrate proficiency with the following software: Excel, Power Point, Word, Blue Beam, D5 Render; Adobe Creative Suite

Must have experience with building material research / implementation and sustainability 

Must have experience with Florida Building Codes

Must be able to model using 3D Max Studio 

Must have at least one year of experience in each of the following software programs: Revit, Sketch-Up, 3D Studio Max, AutoCAD; Photoshop;In-Design

Must live in the Tampa Bay Area and be able to travel to and from project sites and attend in-person client, project, and construction meetings. 

Must have his or her own source of transportation and a valid driver’s license

Must be able to speak and write fluently in English

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