About Us
At Bienenstock we believe in the power of nature to transform. Our team of designers educators builders and nature advocates are on a mission to connect children with the natural world through thoughtfully designed environments and educational experiences.
We build meaningful experiences in nature that provide space for growth creativity and connection. Now were looking for a 3D Visualization Specialist who shares that same love for the outdoors and design.
Position Overview
As a3D Visualization Specialist you will play a critical role in bringing our naturebased designs to life through compelling 3D models animations and immersive visual storytelling. Reporting to the Managing Director of Design you will work closely with landscape architects and designers to translate concepts into believable experiencerich digital scenes that inspire clients and support the design development process.
Modeling will be a core part of the work taking design concepts into three dimensions from plans sections precedent and AI images and conversations with designers. You will be interpreting surveys architectural drawings site conditions and materiality in a way that feels grounded and real so your understanding of the built environment is important.
Youll also create lighting vegetation textures and people to tell a clear visual story and present a sense of experience by building full scenes animated walkthroughs and polishing still images using tools like Photoshop to develop atmosphere and narrative. Sometimes youll help refine the design itself identifying opportunities or challenges during the modeling and visualization process.
This role is perfect for someone with both strong modeling and visualization skills a love of storytelling and a real interest in how people interact with outdoor spaces. Youll be joining a team that works with some of the most progressive tools and workflows in design today and youll have the freedom to experiment learn and contribute in meaningful ways. You will be supported by a collaborative team to take a project from modeling through to final presentation.
Tools You Should Know
- Rhino & Grasshopper (Land Kit experience is a bonus).
- Blender for creating custom 3D assets.
- Twinmotion for realtime rendering.
- Photoshop for compositing atmosphere and mood refinement.
Key Responsibilities
3D Model Creation Rendering and Animations
- Develop accurate and detailed 3D models based on plans sketches and site information using tools like Rhino and Blender.
- Produce highquality still renders cinematic animations and interactive scenes using realtime rendering software such as Twinmotion Lumion or D5.
- Apply texturing lighting vegetation and atmosphere to convey spatial intent and evoke emotion in each visualization.
- Utilize Photoshop for postprocessing compositing and refining mood lighting and narrative elements.
- Create and animate walkthroughs and other visual media to communicate design experience.
Design Communication and Collaboration
- Interpret architectural drawings precedent images and concept sketches to create coherent visual narratives.
- Accurately reflect materiality context inclusivity and user interactions in all visual outputs.
- Represent textures vegetation children and naturebased play in ways that are visually compelling and grounded in reality.
- Collaborate with landscape architects and designers to interpret project goals and iterate on design concepts through modeling and visual representation.
- Present work to both internal teams and external clients contributing to a shared understanding of design intent.
- Contribute ideas and feedback during project meetings to enhance design clarity and feasibility.
- Occasionally refine design details based on visualization findings.
Workflow Optimization and Innovation
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines ensuring timely delivery of visualization packages.
- Manage visualization projects from early modeling through final presentation with minimal oversight.
- Explore and apply emerging technologies such as Midjourney ChatGPT RealityCapture or Unreal to expand creative capacity.
- Build and refine workflows using parametric tools (e.g. Grasshopper or Blender) and maintain an organized scalable file structure.
- Stay current with new tools trends and technologies in visualization and modeling.
Qualifications
- 1 year of experience in 3D visualization landscape design or a related field. New graduates with strong portfolios may be considered.
- Proficiency in Rhino and Blender; Land Kit and Grasshopper are assets.
- Experience using realtime renderers such as Twinmotion; D5 and Lumion are assets.
- Familiarity with Photoshop for postprocessing and compositing.
- Understanding of 3D fundamentals: UV mapping topology optimization lighting and texture application.
- Ability to interpret architectural drawings and navigate platforms like AutoCAD.
- Excellent visual storytelling scene composition and artistic sensibility.
Nice to Have
- Bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture Architecture Industrial Design or a related field.
- Experience with Unreal Engine or offline renderers like VRay or Corona.
- Video editing experience using Premiere Pro After Effects or DaVinci Resolve.
- Familiarity with photogrammetry (e.g. RealityCapture) Revit or other BIM platforms.
- Drone operation experience.
Portfolio Expectations
We are especially interested in seeing:
- Fully developed 3D models that demonstrate spatial understanding detail and craft.
- Strong graphical presentation skills including compelling layouts and clear visual storytelling.
- Exterior environments that are rich in vegetation texture and natural materiality.
- Scenes featuring people especially children actively engaging with outdoor space in playful or immersive ways.
- Narrative or conceptual renderings that evoke atmosphere emotion and story.
- Photoshop work that brings depth and mood to your images through thoughtful lighting color and composition.
- Clear evidence that you can translate 2D drawings and design intent into believable wellcomposed 3D scenes.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority