Building My Career: The Steps I Took to Become an Architectural Visualizer

I began my journey by studying Computer Animation at Bournemouth University with the aim of joining the VFX industry. During my studies, a small Archviz company introduced me to the world of Architectural Visualization—a field I had never heard of before. The idea of combining my passion for realism in 3D work with my interest in architecture and interior design was perfect. After completing a module with them and building a strong connection, they offered me a job straight out of university. There, I learned the basics of 3ds Max and V-Ray. It was a steep but rewarding learning curve.

I then joined Assembly Studios for two years, where I was closely mentored by senior artists and worked on high-profile projects like 40 Leadenhall, a prominent new skyscraper in London. Seeking new challenges, I moved to The Boundary for a year, where the exceptionally high standards pushed me to further improve my skills.

40 Leadenhall

Following my studio experiences, I chose to become a freelance Architectural Visualizer and moved to Japan for a year. During this time, I worked on projects for the Osaka 2024 Expo Pavilion, Cartier, Van Cleef, and Tiffany, creating visualizations for pop-ups and high jewelry exhibitions. These projects were unique as I was involved in the overall design process, requiring quick, iterative work and close collaboration with designers to accurately translate their visions.

Osaka 2024 Expo Portugal pavilion

Freelancing in Japan, where the primary language is Japanese, presented its own set of challenges. I had to adjust how I spoke to clients, for example the way that Japanese people email is hugely different to the UK. This experience taught me invaluable lessons in client communication.

Now, I live in Vancouver, Canada, continuing to freelance for international clients from the UK, Tokyo, and now Canada. With over 5 years of experience, I specialize in creating high-end renders, animations, and 360-degree visuals for architectural, interior, and developer projects.