Refined Version (Recommended for Application) I am an experienced 3D Visualiser with a strong architectural background, bringing over 30 years of residential industry experience, including 12 years working internationally across Australia, the UK, and Hong Kong. My foundation in architectural documentation and construction gives me a clear understanding of design intent, scale, materials, and buildability, along with a strong eye for camera composition and scene creation. I specialise in concept-stage 3D visualisation, supporting architects and design teams by producing imagery that clearly communicates design intent and engages clients early in the process. Where possible, I work with clients to establish preferred camera angles or viewpoints prior to model handover, ensuring alignment with the design narrative before the model is taken into Lumion. Final imagery is delivered as finished concept visuals, not native Lumion output files. ________________________________________ Relevant Skills & Software • Revit – 15+ years (model review, optimisation, camera setup) • Lumion – 10+ years (materials, lighting, lighting, context, scene setup) • AI-assisted workflows – Prome-AI (concept refinement and visual exploration) • Post-production – Photoshop & Lightroom (image cleanup, colour balance, presentation) • Strong understanding of residential architecture, detailing, and construction logic • Proven ability to collaborate efficiently with remote teams using client-supplied BIM models ________________________________________ Visualisation Workflow (Remote-Friendly) 1. Work from client-supplied Revit (RVT) files, avoiding unnecessary rebuild costs 2. Clean and optimise models for visualisation efficiency 3. Export to Lumion for material application, lighting, camera composition, and scene setup 4. Enhance visuals using AI-assisted techniques to refine mood, detail, and design intent 5. Final polish in Photoshop and Lightroom to deliver presentation-ready imagery This workflow is fast and I feel the final imagery created is on a par with those designers who use Lumion extensively. My angle is that the only needs 1 image to help sell a project, the concept design stage I feel is 70% visual engagement & 30% sales talk to the client. Albeit there is a lot of artistic licence in my process it is the Architects job to then sell them image idea, of which is further refined at the Detailed design stage??

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Refined Version (Recommended for Application) I am an experienced 3D Visualiser with a strong architectural background, bringing over 30 years of residential industry experience, including 12 years working internationally across Australia, the UK, and Hong Kong. My foundation in architectural documentation and construction gives me a clear understanding of design intent, scale, materials, and buildability, along with a strong eye for camera composition and scene creation. I specialise in concept-stage 3D visualisation, supporting architects and design teams by producing imagery that clearly communicates design intent and engages clients early in the process. Where possible, I work with clients to establish preferred camera angles or viewpoints prior to model handover, ensuring alignment with the design narrative before the model is taken into Lumion. Final imagery is delivered as finished concept visuals, not native Lumion output files. ________________________________________ Relevant Skills & Software • Revit – 15+ years (model review, optimisation, camera setup) • Lumion – 10+ years (materials, lighting, lighting, context, scene setup) • AI-assisted workflows – Prome-AI (concept refinement and visual exploration) • Post-production – Photoshop & Lightroom (image cleanup, colour balance, presentation) • Strong understanding of residential architecture, detailing, and construction logic • Proven ability to collaborate efficiently with remote teams using client-supplied BIM models ________________________________________ Visualisation Workflow (Remote-Friendly) 1. Work from client-supplied Revit (RVT) files, avoiding unnecessary rebuild costs 2. Clean and optimise models for visualisation efficiency 3. Export to Lumion for material application, lighting, camera composition, and scene setup 4. Enhance visuals using AI-assisted techniques to refine mood, detail, and design intent 5. Final polish in Photoshop and Lightroom to deliver presentation-ready imagery This workflow is fast and I feel the final imagery created is on a par with those designers who use Lumion extensively. My angle is that the only needs 1 image to help sell a project, the concept design stage I feel is 70% visual engagement & 30% sales talk to the client. Albeit there is a lot of artistic licence in my process it is the Architects job to then sell them image idea, of which is further refined at the Detailed design stage??

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Refined Version (Recommended for Application)
I am an experienced 3D Visualiser with a strong architectural background, bringing over 30 years of residential industry experience, including 12 years working internationally across Australia, the UK, and Hong Kong. My foundation in architectural documentation and construction gives me a clear understanding of design intent, scale, materials, and buildability, along with a strong eye for camera composition and scene creation.
I specialise in concept-stage 3D visualisation, supporting architects and design teams by producing imagery that clearly communicates design intent and engages clients early in the process.
Where possible, I work with clients to establish preferred camera angles or viewpoints prior to model handover, ensuring alignment with the design narrative before the model is taken into Lumion. Final imagery is delivered as finished concept visuals, not native Lumion output files.


Relevant Skills & Software
• Revit – 15+ years (model review, optimisation, camera setup)
• Lumion – 10+ years (materials, lighting, lighting, context, scene setup)
• AI-assisted workflows – Prome-AI (concept refinement and visual exploration)
• Post-production – Photoshop & Lightroom (image cleanup, colour balance, presentation)
• Strong understanding of residential architecture, detailing, and construction logic
• Proven ability to collaborate efficiently with remote teams using client-supplied BIM models


Visualisation Workflow (Remote-Friendly)

  1. Work from client-supplied Revit (RVT) files, avoiding unnecessary rebuild costs
  2. Clean and optimise models for visualisation efficiency
  3. Export to Lumion for material application, lighting, camera composition, and scene setup
  4. Enhance visuals using AI-assisted techniques to refine mood, detail, and design intent
  5. Final polish in Photoshop and Lightroom to deliver presentation-ready imagery
    This workflow is fast and I feel the final imagery created is on a par with those designers who use Lumion extensively. My angle is that the only needs 1 image to help sell a project, the concept design stage I feel is 70% visual engagement & 30% sales talk to the client. Albeit there is a lot of artistic licence in my process it is the Architects job to then sell them image idea, of which is further refined at the Detailed design stage??
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Experience Level

Intermediate
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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Architectural Technician / Designer at Dawson Hampton Jones
January 1, 2022 - Present
Senior architectural technician/designer responsible for producing detailed construction documentation and tender documentation for large-scale facilities; oversaw design development and coordination with design teams and consultants.
Architectural Technician at JASM AX
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Produced architectural documentation for Southland’s new hospital, AUT Business Building, and Westlake Boys High School; generated building consent documentation and liaised with clients.
Architectural Technician at Ignite Architects
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Remedial work for Kainga Ora/Housing New Zealand; retrofit/out design; concept design for remediations; liaised with consent authorities; addressed RFIs and onsite queries; resolved design issues during consent process.
Principal - Lead Designer at Viz Media Design Studio
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2023
Principal lead designer providing building consent documentation packages for residential projects in Auckland; collaborating with high-end residential clients, developers, and Bay of Plenty projects; coordinating presentation materials for client meetings.
Senior Architectural Technician / Designer at HPA Architects
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Project examples include Retirement Village Admin block; large residential facilities and refurbishments; lead in design development and tender documentation; coordination with external consultants; address RFIs; on-site queries and variations.

Education

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Qualifications

Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) – D2 status
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) – D2 status
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
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    uniE621 Proposed Mt Wellington office & retail building
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    uniE621 Kitchen fitout
    Inner city dwelling reufurbishment and extension project. Fram house theme was 1 of many design options. Client settled on this
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    Lumion image to front elevation
    uniE621 New build (770sqm) home in Te Puna, NZ
    AI render to family room
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    Initial the client want a fully enclosed dining area, but this lacked an ambient atmosphere and didn’t utilise the views. It was decided upon a ridge translucent structure which ultimately a 180-degree view over the lake as the

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