Manager of Visualization - Architecture Firm

Job Description

Job Description

Walker Warner Architects is an award-winning San Francisco firm with a staff of 80+ that has completed many residential, winery, and hospitality projects in California, Hawaii, and other Western states. Our work is tailored to the uniqueness and diversity of each client and place, maintaining a consistent focus on design excellence, thorough project management and superior service. We believe in collaboration, continuous learning and sharing, and actively support candidates on the path to become licensed architects. Our office is friendly and spirited, with regular happy hours, field trips, and design-focused presentations. We are conveniently located in SoMa within walking distance of all major transit systems.

For more information about our projects and firm, please visit us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

This position is based out of the San Francisco office and open to a hybrid schedule once onboarding and orientation is complete.

We are seeking a Visualization Manager to join our design practice and contribute to the creation of compelling architectural imagery that supports and elevates our work. This role is focused on hands-on production, developing visuals that capture atmosphere, materiality, and narrative across all phases of design. This role provides a significant growth opportunity to lead and elevate the quality, consistency, and strategic vision of architectural visualization across the firm.

Building on our current workflow as a Mac-based firm that utilizes Twinmotion as our primary tool for visualization, you will refine and standardize processes, optimize workflows, and implement firm-wide standards while considering emerging technologies. The ideal candidate is fluent in architectural technology and visualization workflows, with the ability to build systems, set standards, and has an interest in leading a multidisciplinary team toward a consistent, on-brand visual identity.

The Visualization Manager will collaborate closely with architects, interior designers, and marketing teams to deliver high-quality visuals that clearly communicate design intent. This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of design and technology, applying advanced visualization tools while supporting firmwide standards of quality and consistency.

We are seeking a technically skilled and creatively driven visualization professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, values precision and artistry, and is eager to contribute to the evolution of visualization within Walker Warner.

Primary Responsibilities across Firm Goals :

Strengthen Design Culture :

• Produce high-quality visualizations that communicate design intent with clarity, atmosphere, and photorealism.
• Maintain a strong eye for composition, storytelling, and detail, while also delivering consistently on technical execution.
• Provide hands-on visualization support across multiple project typologies, ensuring deliverables align with design vision and project deadlines.
• Collaborate closely with project teams to develop compelling visuals at all stages of design, from early conceptual ideation to polished, client-ready presentations.

Maintain and Elevate Design Quality :

Cultivate the Next Generation of Leaders :

Strengthen Brand Recognition & Industry Presence :

Strategic Growth & Business Development :

Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

Walker Warner offers a competitive compensation package including fully paid health benefits for employees, profit sharing, employer 401(k) contribution, generous paid time-off and flexible spending accounts, plus so much more.

For 2025, the hiring base annual salary range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000. Any offer of compensation will be determined by a candidate’s education, skills, and experience as assessed during the interview process.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter and portfolio samples, with indication of your role on the projects submitted. We will acknowledge receipt of your information, but only candidates being considered for a position will be contacted directly.

Please no hard copies, drop-ins or telephone calls. Reposting this job description elsewhere is not permitted.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact Human Resources at jobposting@walkerwarner.com.

Diversity

Walker Warner is an e-Verify organization.  We value diversity and know that diverse workplaces lead to a culture of innovation and more successful business outcomes. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

COVID-19 Vaccination

We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for medical and religious reasons.)

Physical Requirements

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