Specialist: Visualisation Architecture & XR (m/f/d)

Department of Architecture (D-ARCH) - Living Lab HIL The ETH Zürich is launching a pioneering research project with a direct connection to construction practice. The HIL building on the Hönggerberg campus is being transformed into a Living Lab. The building, which requires renovation, is being remodeled and expanded. Professorships of the departments of Architecture (D-ARCH) as well as Civil, Environmental and Geomatics Engineering (D-BAUG) are researching and planning the renovation of the HIL building in the coming years in the sense of circular construction. The goal is to further develop sustainable design and construction in existing buildings and to demonstrate this exemplarily in a real planning and construction project. We are looking for a creative and tech-savvy personality for the visual translation of our Living Lab HIL project. In this role, you will be responsible for high-end architectural visualisations, the processing of complex research data into interactive dashboards, and the development of immersive Extended Reality (XR) applications for mediation and planning. Due to the project, the position has a multi-year, fixed-term focus. We are initially issuing a one-year contract with an option for extension. In this project-related role, you will primarily undertake the following tasks and responsibilities: High-End Visualisation: Creation of atmospheric, precise, and architecturally demanding renderings, animations, and image compositions for the overall project. XR Development: Conception, preparation, and programming of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) scenarios for the spatial verification of prototypes and planning stages. Project Dashboards: Visual and interactive processing of complex project data as well as the development of dashboards for the illustrative communication of sustainability and research metrics. Data Interfaces: Preparation and optimized conversion of 3D data from Rhino, Revit, or ArchiCAD for real-time rendering engines and VR platforms. Interface Communication: Close cooperation with digitalisation specialists and the sub-project leaders for the visual documentation and communication of interim stages. To ideally meet the requirements of this demanding position, you bring the following profile: Education: Completed studies in architecture, computational design, game design, virtual design, or a comparable discipline with a strong focus on architectural representation. Visualisation Skills: Provable excellence in the creation of high-end architectural renderings and animations, as well as excellent post-production knowledge. Real-time & XR: Sound experience with real-time engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity, RADii) and the development of applications for VR/AR headsets. 3D Software: Very good knowledge of Rhino; experience with BIM software (Revit/ArchiCAD) for data transfer is a great advantage. Programming Relation: Basic knowledge of Python or visual scripting (Grasshopper, etc.) is desired for dashboard creation and XR interactions. Soft Skills: Stylistically confident, visual and aesthetic sense, structured way of working with large amounts of data, team spirit, and enthusiasm for the interface of tech, research, and design. Languages: Very good German (min. B2/C1 for coordination in the team) and good English skills in spoken and written form. Varied project work at the interface of architecture, research, and practice. Your place of work is in the new project office in the HIL building on the ETH Campus Hönggerberg. Your position is attached to the project team in the Department of Architecture. We offer attractive working conditions in a dynamic and innovative international environment. You will work independently and in constant collegial exchange with our team and a variety of partners and stakeholders. We look forward to your online application with the following documents: Cover letter CV Work certificates and qualifications Further information about the project can be found on our website. For inquiries, Mr. Jonas Haldemann, haldemann@arch.ethz.ch (no application documents), is at your disposal. Please apply exclusively via the online application portal. Applications by e-mail or by post will not be considered. We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence. For recruitment agencies, the GTC of ETH Zürich apply.