Architectural 3D Modeller

This position is open to applicants who reside in South Africa only.

Join our globally recognised, award-winning company creating exceptional real-time 3D experiences for clients around the world.

Meta-dology is expanding is expanding its Visualisation and Production Team and we are looking for an experienced Architectural 3D Modeller to join us.

We welcome applicants at every level: senior, mid-level, junior, and entry-level candidates with no professional experience who have completed a qualification in architecture, architectural technology, draughting, interior or spatial design, or 3D modelling.

You’ll interpret architectural information and turn it into clean, accurate 3D models for rendered stills, animation and real-time environments. That informationincludes CAD files, PDF plans, elevations, sections, site and landscape plans,Revit models and reference imagery. The role and responsibilities will match yourexperience level. Junior and entry-level candidates will get mentoring and the

chance to grow their skills across our full ArchViz pipeline.

Core Requirement

An excellent ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, and an understanding of what it takes to take a project from 2D documentation to 3D visualisation.

Software

Required

• The ability to model architecture from drawings in either:

o Revit, or

o 3ds Max or Blender, working directly from CAD/PDF plans without Revit

• AutoCAD and working from PDF plans

Basic knowledge, with a willingness to upskill

• SketchUp

• Whichever of Revit, 3ds Max or Blender is not your main modelling tool

Advantageous

• Twinmotion

• Unreal Engine 5 / Datasmith

• Corona Renderer

• Railclone

• Photoshop

An understanding of how models move between software (for example AutoCAD or Revit → 3ds Max/Blender → Twinmotion/Unreal) is a strong advantage.

Architectural Understanding

You should be comfortable reading and interpreting:

• Floor plans, elevations, sections and detail drawings

• Site plans and landscape plans

• Levels, dimensions and ceiling heights

• Window and door schedules

• Architectural finishes

• Basic construction principles and structural relationships

• Interior layouts and building circulation

• Façade systems

You should be able to spot inconsistencies or missing information in drawings and raise them before making assumptions.

Geometry & Troubleshooting

You must understand common geometry problems and know how to fix them,

including:

• Flipped or inconsistent normals

• Overlapping or coplanar faces (z-fighting)

• Duplicate vertices, open edges and non-manifold geometry

• Incorrect scale, units or origin points on imported files

• Messy CAD imports (unjoined lines, blocks, layers, elevation offsets)

• Problems when exporting from Revit or SketchUp into other packages

• Keeping geometry clean and efficient, without unnecessary polygons

Experience & Qualifications

• A completed diploma, degree or certificate in architecture, architectural

technology, draughting, interior/spatial design or 3D modelling

• We consider all experience levels:

o Senior: extensive ArchViz or architectural modelling experience, able

to deliver complete environments independently

o Mid-level: solid commercial project experience

o Junior: some industry, internship or freelance experience

o Entry-level: no professional experience yet, but strong academic or

personal work

• Please state your experience level in your application.

Portfolio Requirements

Please send a portfolio of architectural modelling work. Academic, personal and

professional projects are all welcome. Ideally it includes:

• Models you built from architectural drawings, with the drawings shown next

to the model if possible

• Exterior and/or interior models

• Revit, 3ds Max or Blender modelling work

• Wireframe or clay renders that show modelling quality

• Any rendered or real-time outputs (Twinmotion, Unreal, Corona, etc.)

Please make clear what you personally modelled, especially on group or studio

projects.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented and visually observant

• Technically minded and good at solving problems

• Eager to learn and committed to building new skills

• Organised and reliable

• Comfortable receiving feedback and revising work

• Able to work to production deadlines

• Willing to ask questions when information is unclear

• Comfortable working in a team-based pipeline

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate can pick up a set of architectural drawings, understand exactly

what they show, and model them accurately in Revit, 3ds Max or Blender. They

know how to fix geometry when things go wrong and keep growing across the

ArchViz pipeline, from modelling through to Twinmotion and Unreal Engine.

To apply, follow this link and complete all requirements: https://form.jotform.com/262793848736072