3D Visualization Artist | Photoreal Outdoor + Architecture – Unreal Engine Expert

POLYWOOD is a company that designs sustainable outdoor furniture, focusing on creating immersive outdoor experiences. They are seeking a 3D Visualization Artist who specializes in photoreal outdoor and architectural environments using Unreal Engine to help visualize their products in realistic settings.

Responsibilities:

• Building photoreal outdoor scenes including patios, backyards, and architectural interiors and exteriors
• Importing, staging, and lighting SolidWorks-based furniture models using Datasmith and Direct Link
• Producing stills and animated sequences using Unreal Engine and Movie Render Queue
• Creating and customizing master materials for plastics, powder-coated metals, wood, and fabrics
• Developing accurate PBR materials from physical references and real-world finishes
• Using particle systems to simulate weather and environmental effects such as rain, snow, and fog
• Integrating foliage, Nanite assets, and environmental elements to achieve realism at scale
• Partnering with Creative and Product teams to continuously raise the visual quality bar
• Optionally using Twinmotion for scene setup prior to Unreal Engine synchronization

Requirements:

• 3 or more years of experience in 3D visualization or architectural visualization
• Advanced expertise in Unreal Engine, including Lumen, Nanite, Path Tracer, MRQ, and lighting workflows
• Experience importing CAD assets using STEP files and Datasmith pipelines
• Deep understanding of foliage systems and asset optimization
• Strong knowledge of physically based rendering and material creation
• Comfort working in a Twinmotion and Unreal hybrid workflow
• A refined sense of lighting, color, scale, and composition
• Experience creating animated camera movement and dynamic environmental conditions
• Experience with SpeedTree, World Creator, Houdini, or Cinema 4D
• Background in architecture or design
• Familiarity with Python or Blueprint scripting