City of Seattle, WA - Seattle, WA
posted 7 days ago
About the position
SDOT's Communication team is seeking an experienced and talented Senior Urban Design Visualization Specialist (under the City's classification title of Senior Public Relations Specialist) to create high-quality, accessible visuals that effectively communicate complex transportation projects to the public. This role requires a strong focus on producing 2D and 3D visualizations for streetscapes, roadways, bike lanes, and public space projects. Additionally, the position includes creating graphics and multimedia content to support public engagement and storytelling about SDOT's work. This is a unique opportunity to join SDOT, a nationally recognized leader in municipal transportation, and contribute to delivering world-class visuals that highlight Seattle's transportation initiatives. If you have the skills, passion, and experience to fulfill this critical role, we encourage you to apply and help us bring our projects to life. This position will report to the Content Strategist.
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed and accurate, high-quality 2D and 3D renderings that clearly visualize urban design and transportation projects.
- Produce clear, engaging graphics, videos, and infographics that support SDOT's public outreach efforts, adhering to accessibility and brand standards.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams like Communications, Public Engagement, Project Management, and Information Technology teams to create and refine visualization workflows.
- Convert technical files, such as construction documents, across software platforms like AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Rhino into clear, visually compelling materials.
- Bring new ideas, industry knowledge, and continuous improvement to all projects, following accessibility standards and SDOT guidelines.
- Support department goals in promoting diversity and social justice.
Requirements
- Requires two (2) years professional experience in public relations, marketing, journalism, or related field involving the preparation and distribution of public information materials.
- A Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
- Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's degree in Urban Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, or Multimedia/Graphic Design are also strongly encouraged to apply.
- Proven ability to create urban design visualizations and renderings.
- Proficiency in visualization and video editing tools like AutoCAD, Revit, InfraWorks, SketchUp, Twinmotion, Tableau, Power BI, GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar software.
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills, including problem-solving, positivity, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- Excellent organizational and cross-functional collaboration skills to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
- Passion for urban design and knowledge of Seattle's transportation landscape.
- Familiarity with transportation planning and community engagement.
- Commitment to continuous improvement: Interest in staying current with design and visualization trends, as well as new tools.
- Effectively work in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
- Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
