Visualization Artist – Visual Impact Assessment Focus

Visualization Artist – Visual Impact Assessment Focus

The Design Visualization Services (DVS) team at Stantec works on a variety of design projects internationally using cutting‑edge technology and is proud to be a leader in the visualization industry. We are passionate about our work and committed to cultivating a dynamic environment for our talented artists that supports them both professionally and personally. We are as dedicated to producing cutting‑edge, high‑quality work as we are to making work‑life balance a priority.

Our firm supports career growth and research and development, encouraging individuals to explore new technological innovations and techniques.

We continue to actively build our 3D modeling practice within our design team and are looking for a creative professional who is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life where people live, work, and play.

The Design Visualization Services team is actively seeking a full‑time, Visualization Artist with a focus on Visual Impact Assessments (VIAs) and before‑and‑after visual simulations. This role requires a skill set similar to Architectural Visualization (Arch Viz), but is not primarily focused on visualizing buildings or architecture.

In this mid‑level role, you will contribute to a wide range of Visual Impact Assessment (VIA) projects, including, but not limited to, solar, wind, infrastructure, and transmission line developments. You will be primarily responsible for 3ds Max model production, V‑Ray photorealistic rendering, and Photoshop compositing. You will also have the opportunity to manage data collection and CAD imports into 3ds Max to ensure precise spatial accuracy.

Stantec’s DVS team is also at the forefront of developing innovative deliverables, including Virtual Reality experiences and 360° imagery. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of these exciting and evolving processes.

As a mid‑level professional, you will work alongside experienced professionals from a variety of disciplines and must be able to thrive in a creative, collaborative, and dynamic team environment. This role offers opportunities to solve complex problems, tell compelling stories, and visually communicate design solutions.

In this position, you will be on the front lines of the innovative work we produce in the fields of virtual, video, and photo simulation. We are seeking applicants with relevant industry qualifications and software expertise who are ready to bring their ideas to the table. If you have demonstrated the ability to create visually compelling 3D content, translate design information into visual reality, and are looking for a meaningful and creative professional experience, this may be the opportunity for you.

• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams of planners, designers, engineers and specialists on a variety of projects at once.
• Contribute to all phases of projects including analysis, design, client engagement and final production.
• Create drawings and graphics including maps, diagrams, sketches, renderings, 3D models, animations, and videos.
• Open to learn new programs, plug ins, and processes to apply to future projects.

• Strong 3D Studio Max skills, including modelling, texturing, and basic animation.
• Strong Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator skills
• Strong AutoCAD skills
• Civil3D experience is a plus.
• ArcGIS experience is a plus.
• Unreal engine experience is a plus.
• VRAY experience is a plus.
• ITOO Forest and Rail Clone plugins experience is a plus.
• Photography experience is a plus.
• A design background with portfolio
• Open to learning new programs, plug‑ins, and processes to apply to future projects.
• Ability to work on tight project deadlines as both an individual and part of a team.

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Graphics, Motion Graphics, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be…