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3D Visualization Specialist | Architectural & Infrastructure

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Experience

// WORK HISTORY
Jun 2025

Mar 2026
3D Visualization Specialist — 2D & 3D
GRADE  |  New York, NY
Produced photorealistic 3D renderings and 2D illustrations of architectural and design concepts, emphasizing accurate lighting, materiality, and environmental effects using 3ds Max and V-Ray. Interpreted design sketches and technical drawings to develop accurate visualizations supporting stakeholder engagement and client decision-making. Collaborated with project teams and studio directors to refine models, enhance visual storytelling, and improve workflow efficiency across concurrent projects. Delivered high-quality imagery for presentations, proposals, and public outreach materials under tight production deadlines. Prepared and optimized 3D models for FDM printing ensuring dimensional accuracy for physical design review mockups.
3ds Max V-Ray 3D Printing Architectural Viz Stakeholder Comms
Aug 2023

Jan 2025
Designer & 3D Artist
Sawyer Berson Architecture and Landscape Architecture LLP  |  New York, NY
Created high-end 3D visualizations for luxury residential and commercial projects with a focus on atmosphere, cinematic lighting, and composition using Rhino, SketchUp, and 3ds Max. Translated creative briefs and architectural drawings into immersive environments that enhanced design storytelling and client presentations. Developed advanced Photoshop compositing workflows including paintovers, color grading, and visual enhancement for final deliverables. Iterated rapidly with designers and stakeholders to deliver polished still imagery and animation sequences under tight deadlines. Operated and maintained FDM 3D printers to produce physical scale models and material samples for client presentations, utilizing PLA and PETG materials.
Rhino SketchUp 3ds Max Luxury Residential 3D Printing Compositing
Feb 2021

Mar 2023
Senior 3D Modeler & Animator
Kaon Interactive  |  Maynard, MA
Developed interactive 3D environments and animated sequences for enterprise clients across digital and experiential platforms. Managed full visualization pipeline from concept through final render — modeling, texturing, lighting, camera animation, and rendering. Created motion graphics and immersive scenes for marketing campaigns, product storytelling, and live digital events.
3D Animation Motion Graphics Interactive Environments Enterprise
Sep 2019

Oct 2020
Graphics Design Specialist
AECOM Tishman  |  New York, NY
Produced 3D renderings, animations, and visual communication assets for large-scale construction and infrastructure development projects. Designed presentation materials using Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects to support stakeholder and public outreach communications.
Infrastructure Viz After Effects Illustrator Public Outreach
Oct 2018

Aug 2019
3D Rendering Senior Manager
PVH Corp.  |  New York, NY
Led production of photorealistic digital product renders for seasonal launches and virtual showroom experiences. Streamlined rendering workflows, improving visual quality and consistency while reducing turnaround time across multiple concurrent projects. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align visual output with brand and marketing direction.
Product Rendering Virtual Showroom Workflow Management Brand

Additional Experience

// EARLIER ROLES
2018
Lead / Senior 3D Artist
Tzumi Electronics  |  Apr 2018 – Sep 2018
2017–18
Various clients  |  May 2015 – Feb 2016
2013–15
3D Digital Artist
Neoscape  |  Dec 2013 – May 2015

Technical Skills

// CAPABILITIES
3D Modeling & Rendering
  • 3ds Max, V-Ray (Chaos), Rhino, Maya, SketchUp
Real-Time & Emerging Tech
  • Unreal Engine, Twinmotion, Enscape, Chaos Vantage, VR/AR Environments
Compositing & Post-Production
  • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Nuke
Texturing & Materials
  • Substance Painter
3D Printing
  • FDM printer operation and maintenance
  • PLA, ABS, PETG materials
  • CAD-to-print model preparation
Data & Workflows
  • CAD, BIM, GIS data integration
  • Large-scale dataset management across multi-software pipelines
Specialties
  • Architectural & Infrastructure Visualization
  • Cinematic Lighting, 3D Animation, Motion Graphics
  • 4D Construction Sequencing, Digital Illustration

Education & Service

// BACKGROUND
BFA
Bachelor of Fine Arts — Computer Art & Digital Effects
School of Visual Arts  |  New York, NY
USN
United States Navy
Advanced technical and leadership training in aviation systems and process improvement.
// CONTACT

Get In Touch

Available for freelance, commercial, and collaborative projects.

✉  thomas.sidman@gmail.com