3D ArchViz Specialist (Furniture & Manufacturing)
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
3D ArchViz Specialist (Furniture & Manufacturing)
The Opportunity
We are a premier furniture manufacturing firm based in the US (CST), currently executing a global expansion strategy including a major acquisition in Australia. To support this growth, we are hiring a3D ArchViz Specialistto join our remote team.
You will work directly as the "right hand" to our Lead Designer, Andre. In this role, your renderings are not just for marketing—they areDecision Assets. You will create high-fidelity visuals that allow our leadership team to choose between design options, finalize materials, and create certainty before moving into full-scale production.
The Role (Mission)
Your mission is to eliminate the production bottleneck by providing rapid, hyper-realistic 3D visualizations. Andre will provide the context and manufacturing specs; you will provide the "digital twin" that allows us to see the future of the product.
Core Responsibilities:
* Photorealistic ArchViz:Produce world-class 3D renderings of furniture pieces and interior environments with a focus on architectural accuracy.
* Rapid Prototyping:Turn around "options and opinions" quickly—adjusting textures, lighting, and dimensions so the team can make real-time manufacturing decisions.
* Material Mastery:Use Corona to simulate realistic fabric, wood grain, and metal finishes to ensure what we see on screen is what we get in the factory.
* Global Collaboration:Support our expanding operations in the US and Australia by maintaining a disciplined, high-output workflow.
Technical Requirements
* Software:Expert-level proficiency in3ds Max(Required).
* Rendering:Advanced mastery ofCorona Renderer(Required).
* Post-Production:High proficiency inPhotoshopfor architectural post-processing and "beauty pass" adjustments.
* ArchViz Focus:A deep understanding of lighting, composition, and interior volume to make furniture look "grounded" in a real space.
* Manufacturing Logic:Ability to interpret technical sketches and manufacturing constraints into accurate 3D models.
Logistics & Budget
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 591 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →