Junior Visualization Artist

"Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a highly motivated Junior Visualization Artist to join our Visualization Services team in Denver, Colorado. This role is ideal for an emerging creative professional with a passion for architectural visualization, digital storytelling, and real-time experiences.

As a member of our multidisciplinary visualization team, you will help create photorealistic renderings, cinematic animations, interactive presentations, and virtual reality experiences that support some of Stantec's most significant projects across architecture, engineering, planning, and urban design. You will collaborate with architects, designers, engineers, and visualization specialists to communicate complex ideas through compelling visual media.

Our team leverages industry-leading tools including Unreal Engine, Revit, Blender, Adobe Creative Suite, and emerging AI-enabled workflows to deliver premium visualization experiences that help clients, stakeholders, and communities better understand the future built environment.

Visualization Production

• Create high-quality photorealistic renderings for projects across multiple sectors including civic, healthcare, education, science and technology, commercial, transportation, and federal.
• Support the production of animated content, flythroughs, and cinematic presentations.
• Assist in developing virtual reality and interactive real-time experiences using Unreal Engine.
• Contribute to image composition, lighting, material development, environmental storytelling, and scene optimization.
• Prepare, organize, and manage digital assets for production workflows.

Modeling and Scene Development

• Develop and refine 3D content from Revit, BIM, CAD, GIS, and other design sources.
• Create and optimize models, materials, textures, vegetation, furniture, and supporting assets for visualization purposes.
• Prepare project models for real-time rendering and animation environments.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure visualization content accurately reflects design intent and technical requirements.

Unreal Engine and Real-Time Workflows

• Support the development and maintenance of Unreal Engine project environments.
• Assist with scene assembly, lighting workflows, material creation, and performance optimization.
• Participate in real-time visualization, interactive review sessions, and immersive experiences.
• Contribute to the implementation of emerging technologies and visualization methods.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with visualization leads, architects, designers, and project teams to understand project goals and communication objectives.
• Participate in project reviews and incorporate feedback efficiently and professionally.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, organization, and schedule commitments.
• Help document visualization processes and best practices.

Practice Development

• Contribute to the growth and maintenance of asset libraries, templates, and visualization standards.
• Stay current with advancements in visualization technology, rendering techniques, artificial intelligence, and real-time workflows.
• Participate in team learning initiatives and knowledge-sharing activities.

Required

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Architecture, Visualization, Digital Arts, Game Design, Environmental Design, Industrial Design, Animation, or a related field.
• Some years of professional experience in architectural visualization, digital media, gaming, animation, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated proficiency with at least two of the following platforms: 
  • Unreal Engine
  • Revit
  • Blender
  • 3ds Max
  • Twinmotion
  • Rhino
• Strong understanding of: 
  • Composition
  • Lighting
  • Materials and textures
  • Color theory
  • Visual storytelling
• Portfolio demonstrating high-quality rendering, animation, or interactive visualization work.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience with Unreal Engine rendering and animation workflows.
• Familiarity with virtual reality development and interactive experiences.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere Pro.
• Understanding of BIM workflows and Revit-based project delivery.
• Experience with photogrammetry, reality capture, LiDAR, or digital-twin workflows.
• Exposure to generative AI tools and AI-assisted content creation workflows.
• Basic scripting or automation experience is considered an asset.

Key Success Factors

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new technologies.
• Strong artistic and visual communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.
• Adaptability and a growth mindset.
• Desire to contribute to a culture of innovation and technical excellence.

What We Offer

At Stantec, you'll work alongside a team of visualization specialists who support projects across North America and globally. You'll gain exposure to leading-edge visualization technologies, work on impactful projects, and help shape how complex design ideas are communicated through immersive and engaging digital experiences.

This position offers opportunities for technical growth, mentorship, and career development while contributing to one of the industry's leading design and visualization practices.

Why This Role Matters

Visualization plays a critical role in helping clients, communities, and stakeholders understand the future built environment. Through photorealistic imagery, cinematic animation, and immersive experiences, our team transforms complex technical designs into compelling visual narratives that support decision-making and inspire confidence.

This role is ideal for an artist who is passionate about architecture, technology, and storytelling, and who wants to help shape the future of design communication through world-class visualization experiences.