Real-Time Visualization Artist

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Real-Time Visualization Artist to join our Broomfield, CO office! This is an in-office opportunity.  

Kimley-Horn is seeking a talented 3D Visualization Artist with expertise in real-time gaming technology to join our Broomfield, Colorado office. This position offers an exciting opportunity to create highly detailed, photorealistic, and interactive 3D models for civil engineering projects. We are looking for an artist who excels at transforming complex engineering designs into immersive, real-time 3D experiences, allowing clients to interact with infrastructure projects in dynamic, engaging ways. Your work will help enhance project communication and client engagement using cutting-edge visualization techniques. In this role you will:

• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and project teams to develop interactive, photorealistic 3D models and immersive environments using real-time gaming technology for civil engineering projects
• Create 3D assets, environments, and full scenes focused on infrastructure and urban development
• Utilize real-time engines (such as Unreal Engine or Unity) to produce dynamic, high-fidelity visualizations, simulations, and animations for civil engineering applications
• Develop interactive 3D models that allow clients to explore and understand complex civil projects, including transportation networks, urban developments, and public infrastructure
• Create photorealistic textures, materials, and lighting, ensuring accurate representation of civil engineering elements and environmental context
• Produce animations, virtual walkthroughs, and virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) experiences to effectively communicate design intent to clients
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, delivering high-quality visual outputs that meet or exceed client expectations
• Collaborate with team members to solve creative visualization challenges and bring innovative solutions to the civil engineering space
• Ensure all visualizations align with Kimley-Horn's brand standards and client guidelines

• 0-3 years of professional experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in 3D Art, Animation, Game Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Strong artistic and technical skills with a deep understanding of photorealism, composition, lighting, and detail
• Proficiency in real-time 3D platforms such as Unreal Engine, Unity, or similar, with experience in 3DS Max, Civil3D, Revit, Sketchup or other visualization tools

Please attach a link to your portfolio to be considered

Salary Range:

• $65,000 - $82,000

• Eligible for Performance Based Bonus Compensation

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (you put in 4% -- we put in 8%) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
  • Aggregate company contribution since 2015 has been 18%.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Generous personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.