Senior 3-D Specialist - Graphics

RK&K is seeking a creative and motivated individual to join our growing team as a Senior 3D Specialist – Graphics. This position reports directly to the Graphics Manager in our Baltimore office.

Responsibilities include developing high-quality 3D models, renderings, animations, and interactive visualizations that communicate civil engineering projects to clients, stakeholders, and the public. This role supports projects of varying scale and complexity, ranging from small site developments to large-scale transportation infrastructure projects including roadway corridors, highway interchanges, and multimodal improvements.

Day-to-day work includes creating realistic visualizations and animations of proposed infrastructure projects, incorporating vehicle traffic, pedestrian movement, landscaping, lighting, and surrounding context. Projects often involve producing public-facing visual content for community outreach, stakeholder presentations, project approvals, and public meetings.

Additional responsibilities include developing real-time interactive models, typical sections, virtual and augmented reality experiences, logos, maps, and technical illustrations, as well as providing visualization support, workflow development, and training to internal staff.

The successful candidate will be creative, detail-oriented, flexible, and collaborative, with a strong understanding of color, texture, lighting, composition, and industry-standard visualization software. Candidates should also have experience interpreting engineering plans and working with CADD data to ensure technical accuracy across all deliverables.

This position can sit in any of our RK&K offices. RK&K Locations  

Essential Functions

• Develop 3D models, renderings, and animated visualizations from engineering, landscape, and architectural plans, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Produce large-scale roadway and interchange animations featuring moving traffic, pedestrians, and other dynamic elements.
• Import, clean, and integrate CADD/GIS/modeling data into visualization workflows.
• Perform post-production and final video editing for animations, site visit footage, and drone video, including compositing, color correction, graphics, titles, and preparation of polished deliverables.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing deadlines across projects of varying size and complexity.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, project managers, and/or external clients to discuss desired graphics, ensure technical accuracy and visual clarity.

 

 Required Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 10 years’ experience in the A/E/C industry including large-scale infrastructure projects.
• A strong portfolio of previous work and completed projects.
• Strong working knowledge of industry-standard software, including AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Autodesk 3ds Max, V-Ray, MicroStation/ORD, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Illustrator, and InDesign).
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, engaging visual communication materials.
• Excellent creativity and artistic skills.
• An eye for composition, realism, texture, color, and lighting.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Willingness to remain up to date on the latest creative software and hardware.

 Preferred Skills and Experience

• Certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree in 3D graphic design or a related field.. 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Hybrid work (home and office) 
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career Development
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