The Role
We are looking for a Digital Artist to join our growing studio Art Department and bring architecture and design to
life through compelling digital storytelling. You will play a vital role creating compelling visual material that
evokes the story, experience and character of our design work, helping clients, communities and stakeholders
envision and feel the future environments we design.
What You’ll Do
Visualisation
• Produce visual material in a style suited to individual briefs, ensuring all work is completed to a high and
consistent standard that effectively communicates the story as intended.
• Transforming concept sketches, 2D drawings, rhino or escape models into stunning 3D visual or
animations – using light, material, mood, framing and composition to create evocative material
Delivery & Collaboration
• Working on design content from early concept development through to design refinement, but also
material for marketing and communication. Working to tight deadlines and in a high-pressured
environment.
• You’ll work closely with the HoAD, Group Leaders, Project Leaders, Project teams, Domains, within the Art
Department, and with external visual collaborators, communicating workflows and timelines enabling
collaboration and production delivery.
Storytelling & Art Direction
• Shape and refine the visual narrative of each project in close partnership with design leads, bringing a
strong artistic perspective to the collaboration. Curating mood boards, stand alone visuals, image sets or
sequences that express not just what a place looks like, but how it feels to experience
• Guide visual consistency across teams and outputs, mentoring designers when required, helping brief
and co-ordinate external visual collaborators, ensuring a high level of conceptual and aesthetic clarity
across individual projects and develop and honing our broader visual identity.
Innovation & Development
• To innovate and learn from new technologies and explore new solutions to make our workflows and
processes more efficient and effective
• To develop and excite engagement in art and visual communication across the studio
Job Description
Job title: Digital Artist Location: Heatherwick Studio, London
Reports to: Head of Art Department Date: October 2025
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for passionate visual storyteller and problem solver with an eye for beautiful image, who
understands both the technical craft and the emotional impact of digital imagery.
• A strong eye for composition, light, mood and detail
• An understanding of spatial design and architecture
• The ability to interpret, elevate and amplify design intent
• Proficiency and enthusiasm for in AI-enhanced image generation workflows
• A proactive, collaborative and curious mindset
• An aptitude for problem solving
Technical skills should encompass:
• 3D Modelling: 3ds Max, Blender, Rhino, SketchUp
• Rendering Engines: V-Ray, Unreal Engine, Twinmotion, Enscape, D5 Render
• Post-Production: Photoshop, After Effects
• AI Tools: Midjourney, Runway, Firefly, Veo
Training and Professional Development
The studio aims to attract and develop the best talent and create a supportive environment in which studio
members can learn and develop. Training is provided to increase technical skills and to address identified
professional development needs.