phix95 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I don't really know what you'd call them. Not Realtors right? What are these companies that hire people to model houses or buildings? I don't even know what to search for to find postings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomkeep Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Often developers will hire visualizers, but the most demand I have come across has been direct from architecture firms. If you can build up a relationship with firms, they will use you a lot, you need to make them comfortable with the knowledge that you can deliver what you say you can... Try Dubai... there are not nearly enough good visualisers here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobNJ73 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I got my current job by including architecture firms in my job search. Here in NYC, the greatest percentage of listings for 3D work were with architectural firms (at least when I was looking). On a lark, I also checked out some Hawaii listings (hey, why not?) and there were actually quite a few architectural firms looking for ArchVis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taran0 Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 architects, designers, private developers, furniture designers, exhibition designers, urban planners, landscape architects, also fitters? (im not sure what they are called but they do structural objects for interior design and architects) they do stuff like shop fronts, fixed seating, custom furniture and front desks and also beam and glass installations etc taran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phix95 Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 Hey thanks. But all the jobs I see when I search want you to know a strict CAD program; usually 3ds (which is what I use) is not even mentioned or is listed as "a plus". So what...do I have to learn a CAD program now too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobNJ73 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I only know enough AutoCAD to be able to pan around files that are sent me. Max (and Photoshop) are really the only two pieces of software I know. Maybe focus your search on "3D" rather than "Arch Vis" (or similar words), or maybe it's just a timing issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayamax Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 yes you can search for 3d visualizer or 3d architectural visualization....in the earth of the world there are countless service provider they can provide you this kind of services. yes i do agree with " RobNJ73 ".yes i also use the cad very little bit..just a panning and all....but really use 3dmax and photoshop ..to get the quality output.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phix95 Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 I do search for those things. But they usually still want you to know a CAD program... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizwhiz Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 when in Rome do as The Romans do, wheninf France french. well Then give Them what They want (for hiring purposes) Learn a cad program, most likely autocad 2d and basic 3d This will definately increase your marketability and also make you more productive at work, if you had To deal with autocad or cad files just an idea i got 40,000 hours of autocad but need To learn 3d (more better) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil_cg Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 If you do 3d arch viz, you will be given drawings in an autocad format and you will be expected to breeze through them. Spend a month or so learning it for around 6-8 hours a week and you'll be good to go. That being said, them listing 3ds max as just a plus sets off warning signs. Are you looking at very small production houses with a lower standard of 3d? Most places demand you know a certain renderer too now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtaddei Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 there is really a use for a "3d person" at any place that is trying to sell something to someone. Before i started working at an architecture firm i worked at a strategic marketing/branding place that did environmental graphics & Museum interiors... strange mix of talents at that place, i was the only 3d person but I always had work to do. There are also places (i know in chicago and new york) that are just 3d Visualization studios that architecture firms will hire to just handle the 3d work. Architecture knowledge is a plus because you're often working from CAD files or 2d building prints so i'd suggest even just doing a crash course in autocad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phix95 Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 Thanks again you guys. I think I will take an autocad class. As for the types of companies (as listed by taran0)...I've been to some sites but obviously they don't have a job section sometimes. Should I just introduce myself and apply anyway? Neil cg, I cannot remember what the job title was but it may have been working w/autocad mostly...maybe less modeling. I was kinda looking for anything w/some type of modeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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