Specialist:in Visualization Architecture & XR (m/f/d) — ETH Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- fixed-term
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
Specialist:in Visualization Architecture & XR (m/f/d)
100%, Zurich, temporary Printed Printing
ETH Zurich is launching a pioneering research project directly related to building practice.
- Specialist:in Visualization Architecture & XR (m/f/d)
- 100%, Zurich, temporary Printed Printing
- Taking on this project-related role They focus on the following tasks and responsibilities:
- High-end visualization: Creation of atmospheric, precise and architecturally demanding renderings, animations and image compositions for the overall project.
Main responsibilities
- Taking on this project-related role They focus on the following tasks and responsibilities:
- High-end visualization: Creation of atmospheric, precise and architecturally demanding renderings, animations and image compositions for the overall project.
- XR development: Conception, preparation and programming of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) scenarios for spatial verification of prototypes and planning statuses.
- Project dashboards: Visual and interactive preparation of complex project data as well as the development of dashboards for the clear communication of sustainability and research metrics.
- Data interfaces: Preparation and optimized conversion of 3D data from Rhino, Revit or ArchiCAD for real-time rendering engines and VR platforms.
- Interface communication: Close cooperation with the digitization specialist as well as the project managers for visual documentation and communication of intermediate statuses. Profile
- To ideally meet the requirements of this demanding position, bring the following profile:
- Education: Completed degree in architecture, computational design, game design, virtual design or a comparable discipline with a strong focus on architectural representation.
- Visualization skills: Demonstrate excellence in creating high-end architectural renderings and animations as well as excellent postproduction skills.
- Real-time & XR: In-depth experience with real-time engines (e.g.
Application process
- In this role, you will be responsible for high-end architectural visualizations, the processing of complex research data in interactive dashboards and the development of immersive Extended Reality (XR) applications for mediation and planning.
- Due to the project, the position has a multi-year, temporary focus.
- We initially issue a one-year contract with an extension option. Job description
- Unreal Engine, Unity, RADii) and the development of applications for VR/AR headsets.
- 3D software: Very good knowledge in Rhino;
- Experience with BIM software (Revit/ArchiCAD) for data transfer is of great advantage.
- Programming reference: Basic knowledge of Python or visual scripting (grasshopper, etc.) is desired for dashboard creation and XR interactions.
- Soft skills: stylish, visual and aesthetic sense, structured working methods for large amounts of data, team spirit and enthusiasm for the interface between tech, research and design.
Additional details
- 100%, Zurich, temporary
- We initially issue a one-year contract with an extension option.
- Interface communication: Close cooperation with the digitization specialist as well as the project managers for visual documentation and communication of intermediate statuses.
- B2/C1 for voting in the team) and good English skills in word and writing.
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