3-D Specialist/Graphic Designer

Rummel Klepper and Kahl

$73K — $90K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; higher education preferred.
  • 2 years' experience in the A/E/C industry with large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing previous work and completed projects.
  • Proficiency in industry-standard software including AutoCAD/Civil 3D, 3ds Max, and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Ability to translate technical concepts into visual communication materials.
  • Excellent creativity, artistic skills, and attention to detail.
  • Good communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop high-quality 3D models and renderings for civil engineering projects.
  • Create visual content for client presentations and community outreach.
  • Manage multiple projects, balancing deadlines effectively.
  • Collaborate with engineers and designers to ensure accuracy and clarity in graphics.
  • Produce technical illustrations, maps, and logos as required.
  • Assist internal staff with visualization needs and project support.
  • Contribute to project approvals and public meetings through effective visualizations.

Benefits

  • Paid time off.
  • Hybrid work model with options for both home and office.
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances.
  • Paid parental leave for new parents.
  • Wellness programs and employee resource groups support.
  • Career development initiatives and advancement opportunities.
  • Matching 401(k) plan for future savings.
  • Paid holidays throughout the year.
Full Job Description
This position reports directly to the Graphics Manager in our Baltimore office.

Responsibilities include developing high-quality 3D models and renderings that communicate civil engineering projects to clients, stakeholders, and the public. This role supports projects of varying scale and complexity, ranging from small site developments to large-scale transportation infrastructure projects including roadway corridors, highway interchanges, and multimodal improvements.

Day-to-day work includes creating realistic models and renderings of proposed infrastructure projects, incorporating vehicle traffic, pedestrians, landscaping, lighting, and surrounding context. Projects often involve producing public-facing visual content for community outreach, stakeholder presentations, project approvals, and public meetings.

Additional responsibilities include developing real-time models, typical sections, logos, maps, and technical illustrations, as well as providing assistance to internal staff if needed.

The successful candidate will be creative, detail-oriented, flexible, and collaborative, with a strong understanding of color, texture, lighting, composition, and industry-standard visualization software. Candidates should also have experience interpreting engineering plans and working with CADD data to ensure technical accuracy across all deliverables.

This position can sit in any of our RK&K offices. RK&K Locations

Essential Functions

  • Develop 3D models and renderings from engineering, landscape, and architectural plans, drawings, and technical documentation.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing deadlines across projects of varying size and complexity.
  • Collaborate with engineers, designers, project managers, and/or external clients to discuss desired graphics, ensure technical accuracy and visual clarity.

Required Skills and Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 2 years' experience in the A/E/C industry including large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • A strong portfolio of previous work and completed projects.
  • Strong working knowledge of industry-standard software, including AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Autodesk 3ds Max, V-Ray, MicroStation/ORD, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Illustrator, and InDesign).
  • Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, engaging visual communication materials.
  • Excellent creativity and artistic skills.
  • An eye for composition, realism, texture, color, and lighting.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Willingness to remain up to date on the latest creative software and hardware.

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree in 3D graphic design or a related field.
  • 5 years' experience in the A/E/C industry including large-scale infrastructure projects.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Paid time off
  • Hybrid work (home and office)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
  • Paid parental leave
  • Wellness programs and employee resource groups
  • Career Development
  • Matching 401(k) plan
  • Paid Holidays


Salary range:

$73,037 - $90,161

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