Architectural Visualization Specialist

Help Reinvent How Housing Gets Designed, Permitted, and Built in America

Cedar is building the operating system for urban housing delivery. We combine architectural expertise with software, automation, and data systems to dramatically accelerate how projects move from land acquisition to approved designs and construction. The result: faster timelines, higher quality, lower risk, and more housing in the cities that need it most.

Our team blends architects, engineers, and product builders. We design beautiful, responsive housing — and we build the software systems that make great architecture scalable.

The Role

As an Architectural Visualization Specialist, you will collaborate closely with project designers to craft compelling, high-quality 3D visualizations that bring architectural concepts to life. Your work will support both early-stage design exploration and polished presentations for clients and marketing initiatives.

This role is located in Austin, TX to collaborate directly with team. Applicants must be located in Austin or planning to relocate to Austin.

What You'll Do

• Join project teams during early design conceptualization, to generate design iterations for project designers

• Generate beautiful renderings of projects for clients and Cedar marketing purposes

• Collaborate with project teams during early design phases to explore concepts and generate iterative visual studies

• Develop visually striking, accurate 3D renderings that communicate design intent clearly and creatively

• Produce renderings for client presentations, internal reviews, and Cedar's marketing and promotional efforts

• Translate architectural drawings and design ideas into engaging visual narratives

• Refine renderings based on feedback while maintaining artistic and technical excellence

Who You Are

• You bring strong 3D modeling skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a refined visual sensibility

• You have a keen eye for composition, perspective, lighting, and materiality, and can frame architecture and landscapes through an artist's lens

• You thrive in collaborative environments and value open dialogue throughout the creative process

• You communicate clearly, welcome feedback, and contribute thoughtfully to design discussions

• You balance creativity with precision, ensuring visual quality aligns with design intent

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in an architectural related field

• 3-5 years experience in the architectural field

• Software: Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, and real time rendering software (Enscape, D5), Adobe Creative Suite for post-production, Figma Presentations

• Knowledge of construction and detailing, which will facilitate good decision making while generating and fine tuning imagery

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Meaningful equity ownership

• Healthcare, dental, and vision

• Early-stage ownership and impact