AI Image creation
Emile Maritz
Senior 3D Visualization Artist
Summary
I am an experienced creative specializing in architectural visualization and graphic design with 15 years experience in creating photo realistic architectural rendered imagery and interactive experiences for professionals and clients. I am highly experienced in digital architectural illustration and animation with a passion to lead a creative team to reach their full potential.
My current employer, Paragon Architects Pty Ltd, is one of the leading architectural firms in South Africa and at present I hold management positions at this company (Company Associate and Visualization Manager). In addition to these roles I am also responsible for the internal company IT infrastructure management.
In 12.5 years of employment, with this company, I have created, implemented, developed, improved and provided training for various visualization specific software packages, workflows and practices to contribute to the deadline driven architectural industry.
I am adept at working independently and collaboratively on projects, and committed to achieving visual innovation through the adequate application of skills, scheduling and planning, and bringing forth the ability to utilize my artistic skills to visually enhance projects. I am proficient in the following software packages: Autodesk 3D Studio Max, Lumion, Corona Renderer and Adobe Creative Suite.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Visualization Manager & Company Associate
Paragon Architects
Illovo, Johannesburg
11.2021 - Current
- Liaise with company directors on a daily basis to manage and schedule tasks for team members and ensure acceptable quality on deliverables.
- Manage quality control of all render related media. Manage daily workflows and schedules of team members.
- Directly involved in the day to day functioning of the company and departments therein to ensure improved productivity and client satisfaction.
- Adhere to the established standards of the company and company processes.
- Use excellent time management and project management skills to successfully oversee and manage projects from conception to completion.
- Responsible for internal company IT infrastructure management. Involved in appointing of new staff members.
- Continued development of visualization workflows and standards.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Visualization Manager
Paragon Architects
Illovo, Johannesburg
07.2016 - 10.2021
- Research of new technologies and practices within the architectural visualization field.
- Continued development of visualization workflows and standards. Finding innovative ways on improving and completing workflows.
- Experience in project costing [creating quotes, cost analysis of projects and invoicing of clients].
- Liaise with clients to manage expectations, receive feedback and providing desired results.
- Train and coordinate Junior, Mid and Senior level staff with technical elements and day-to-day queries
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Senior Architectural Visualization Artist
Paragon Architects
Illovo, Johannesburg
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Developing and implementing of architectural visualization workflows and structures for effective completion of projects.
- Modeling, texturing rendering and post-production of architectural renders. Developing AR & VR media [360 panorama tours, VR walk through on Oculus Rift].
- Train and coordinate Junior and Mid level staff with technical elements and day-to-day queries.
Mid-level Architectural Visualization Artist
Paragon Architects
Illovo, Johannesburg
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Interpret architectural drawings and concepts into realistic digital media. Creating photo realistic rendered images using 3ds Max, V-ray, Lumion, Enscape.
- Post-production of architectural renders using Adobe Photoshop. Develop and refine textures, lighting and context in architectural renders.
Graphic Designer & Junior Visualization Artist
Paragon Architects
Illovo, Johannesburg
08.2010 - 12.2011
- Interpret architectural drawings and concepts.
- Creating photo realistic rendered images using 3D's Max, V-ray and Photoshop.
- Post-production of architectural renders using Adobe Photoshop.
- Providing feedback to team leaders.
- Developing company CI.
- Creating company brochures and portfolios.
- Updating and maintaining company media library and assists.
- Creating marketing material.
Junior Architectural Visualization Artist
SyncroCity Animation
Pretoria
07.2009 - 07.2010
- Interpret architectural drawings and concepts into realistic digital media.
- Creating photo realistic rendered images using 3D's Max, V-ray and Photoshop.
- Post-production of architectural renders using Adobe Photoshop.
Graphic Designer
Propaganda Studios
Pretoria
06.2008 - 05.2009
- General graphic design duties in a small design practice.
- Creating marketing material for print and screen.
- Designing brochures.
- Creating and updating websites.
- Developing company CI elements for various clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communication Design
Open Window Institute
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2005 - 12.2007
Skills
Autodesk 3ds Max
Additional Information
Drone Operator and Photographer
• Drone photography for architectural projects [construction start to final completion of project].
• Photographic drone imaginary to create pointcloud models and back drop information for use in visualization projects.
Interests
VR/AR Development
Architectural Photography
Hobbies
- Scale model building
- Reading
- Gaming
- Photography
Timeline
Visualization Manager & Company Associate
Paragon Architects
11.2021 - Current
Visualization Manager
Paragon Architects
07.2016 - 10.2021
Senior Architectural Visualization Artist
Paragon Architects
07.2014 - 06.2016
Mid-level Architectural Visualization Artist
Paragon Architects
01.2012 - 06.2014
Graphic Designer & Junior Visualization Artist
Paragon Architects
08.2010 - 12.2011
Junior Architectural Visualization Artist
SyncroCity Animation
07.2009 - 07.2010
Graphic Designer
Propaganda Studios
06.2008 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communication Design
Open Window Institute
01.2005 - 12.2007
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