Visualisation Jobs + Requirements?

[Playdo]

Firstly, I've been looking at the Job board here and elsewhere (in the UK) and there seems to be very little about for 3D visualisers. Is this just how it is at the moment or is this a profession without many jobs?

 

If getting into the architectural/interior visualisation business do employers see it to be beneficial to have a qualification in architecture or interior design? Or is it solely down to the 3d/rendering/lighting/pp ability?

 

What other visualisation fields are typically suitable for work with the same skill set?

[YOHKOH]

Its swings and roundabouts to be honest

 

Some of the better Arch Vis companies ask for an Architectural qualification as standard plus some years as a visualiser and a good portfolio. I would say having a degree in architecture can go a long way to getting a job more easily.

 

Having said that, a blistering porfolio of architectural renders will usually override anything else. Enthusiasm and a clear indication of it is what I would look out for when employing someone at a junior level.

 

I first started with a pretty poor portfolio of images but explained that this was my passion and that I was learning in my spare time and had done all the work in my portfolio in my extra to having a full time job and studying.

 

I wouldn't wait for an advert to come up. Send your cv out to as many companies as you can find and then follow up with phone calls. Ask to go in and have a look around the office, even if there aren't any jobs available

Edited March 17, 2010 by YOHKOH

[Playdo]

Thanks for the tips

[EddieLeon]

I agree with Jim that you need to send out your CV to as many companies as possible. You should also attend any industry events. Network, Network, Network....

 

Regarding availability of full-time jobs, I think it will be very low for a while. The first opportunities that we will see as our economies begin to recover are part-time, contract, and freelance. Companies that laid off a lot of employees will be slow in re-hiring full-timers until there is confidence the economy is strong and stable. Good luck!

[hockley91]

Yes, it is all about who you know. I will say that an Architecture degree is a plus.

 

I think the whole Viz field is all over the place right now. I think there are certain skill the Architecture field is looking for? 3D integration with BIM and Revit is happening so familiarity with those programs are essential if your wanting to work for a mid to large architecture firm.

 

On the other hand. Developers just want something great to show off. Some architects want that also. So, it depends on who you are contacting.

 

In any case, knowing people and actually meeting and introducing yourself will go a long way compared to just sending out business cards and emails. Go to the developers offices and architects offices. You never know what may happen!

 

The economic issues are of course an issue, but things will get better!

[Matt Sugden]

I'm hiring, but I'm up in preston! would be quite a long commute for you Oli...

[Playdo]

Thanks for the useful info. Yes Bewdy, 250 miles, I'd be coming into work grumpy

[Dave Buckley]

What a shame you're not still in Cheadle bewdy, I'd have dropped my application off personally tomorrow.