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Visual Coordinator

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$25 - $27/hr

Your ideas improve efficiency, durability, or visual impact This role aligns with Level 3 in our Career Framework and supports progression into advanced specialist or visual leadership pathways. What ...

Select materials and fabrication methods with consideration for durability, cost efficiency, timelines, and visual impact * Own and manage display production calendars and budgets, tracking costs and ...

Visual Manager

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$67K - $84K/yr

Create visual impact to provide customer excitement and interest per company guidelines * Ad hoc responsibilities YOU WILL BRING: * 2-4 year degree on Fashion Merchandising and/or Fine Arts ...

$82K - $100K/yr

... visual impact Leverage brand-supported tools to deliver effective concept flows, window displays, and business strategies that align with seasonal priorities Deliver timely in-season and seasonal ...

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How much do visual impact jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for visual impact in the United States is $26.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Visual Merchandiser, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Visual Merchandiser, you need a strong sense of design, attention to detail, and knowledge of retail marketing principles, often backed by a degree or coursework in visual merchandising or a related field. Familiarity with design software like Adobe Creative Suite and retail management systems is typically required. Creativity, strong communication, and adaptability are essential soft skills for executing eye-catching displays and collaborating with store teams. These skills ensure that merchandise is presented effectively, attracting customers and driving sales in a competitive retail environment.

What are visual impact professionals?

Visual impact professionals are experts who assess, manage, and enhance the aesthetic and visual aspects of projects, environments, or designs. They work to ensure that buildings, landscapes, or developments are visually appealing and harmonize with their surroundings. Their work often includes visual impact assessments for planning applications, design consultations, and the use of tools like 3D modeling or photomontages to predict how projects will look. These professionals collaborate with architects, urban planners, and environmental consultants to minimize negative visual effects and maximize positive visual experiences.

What is the difference between Visual Impact vs Graphic Designer?

AspectVisual ImpactGraphic Designer
Required CredentialsPortfolio, creative skillsDesign degree, portfolio
Work EnvironmentAdvertising, marketing, brandingPrint, digital media, branding
Industry UsageFocuses on creating impactful visuals for campaignsCreates visual content for various media

Visual Impact professionals focus on designing visuals that grab attention and evoke emotion, often working on advertising campaigns. Graphic Designers create visual content across multiple media, emphasizing aesthetics and communication. While both roles require creativity and a strong portfolio, Visual Impact specialists prioritize creating striking visuals for marketing impact, whereas Graphic Designers handle broader design tasks.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in Visual Impact roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Visual Impact roles often face the challenge of balancing creative vision with brand guidelines and client expectations. Tight deadlines and rapidly changing project scopes can also add pressure. To address these challenges, it's important to maintain clear communication with stakeholders, regularly seek feedback, and stay organized through project management tools. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, such as marketing and product development, ensures alignment and helps achieve impactful visual results that meet business objectives.
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Infographic showing various Visual Impact job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,759 per year, or $26.3 per hour.

Visualization Artist - Visual Impact Assessment Focus

Stantec

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$82K - $119K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Visualization Artist - Visual Impact Assessment Focus
The Design Visualization Services (DVS) team at Stantec works on a variety of design projects internationally using cutting-edge technology and is proud to be a leader in the visualization industry. We are passionate about our work and committed to cultivating a dynamic environment for our talented artists that supports them both professionally and personally. We are as dedicated to producing cutting-edge, high-quality work as we are to making work-life balance a priority. Our firm supports career growth and research and development, encouraging individuals to explore new technological innovations and techniques.
We continue to actively build our 3D modeling practice within our design team and are looking for a creative professional who is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life where people live, work, and play.
Your Opportunity
The Design Visualization Services team is actively seeking a full-time, Visualization Artist with a focus on Visual Impact Assessments (VIAs) and before-and-after visual simulations. This role requires a skill set similar to Architectural Visualization (ArchViz), but is not primarily focused on visualizing buildings or architecture.
In this mid-level role, you will contribute to a wide range of Visual Impact Assessment (VIA) projects, including, but not limited to, solar, wind, infrastructure, and transmission line developments. You will be primarily responsible for 3ds Max model production, V-Ray photorealistic rendering, and Photoshop compositing. You will also have the opportunity to manage data collection and CAD imports into 3ds Max to ensure precise spatial accuracy.
Stantec's DVS team is also at the forefront of developing innovative deliverables, including Virtual Reality experiences and 360° imagery. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of these exciting and evolving processes.
As a mid-level professional, you will work alongside experienced professionals from a variety of disciplines and must be able to thrive in a creative, collaborative, and dynamic team environment. This role offers opportunities to solve complex problems, tell compelling stories, and visually communicate design solutions.
In this position, you will be on the front lines of the innovative work we produce in the fields of virtual, video, and photo simulation. We are seeking applicants with relevant industry qualifications and software expertise who are ready to bring their ideas to the table. If you have demonstrated the ability to create visually compelling 3D content, translate design information into visual reality, and are looking for a meaningful and creative professional experience, this may be the opportunity for you.
Your Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams of planners, designers, engineers and specialists on a variety of projects at once.
  • Contribute to all phases of projects including analysis, design, client engagement and final production.
  • Create drawings and graphics including maps, diagrams, sketches, renderings, 3D models, animations, and videos.
  • Open to learn new programs, plug ins, and processes to apply to future projects.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Strong 3D Studio Max skills, including modelling, texturing, and basic animation.
  • Strong Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator skills
  • Strong AutoCAD skills
  • Civil3D experience is a plus.
  • ArcGIS experience is a plus.
  • Unreal engine experience is a plus.
  • VRAY experience is a plus.
  • ITOO Forest and Rail Clone plugins experience is a plus.
  • Photography experience is a plus.
  • A design background with portfolio
  • Open to learning new programs, plug-ins, and processes to apply to future projects.
  • Ability to work on tight project deadlines as both an individual and part of a team.

Education and Experience
  • An undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Graphics, Motion Graphics, Industrial Design, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Pay Range:
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas-$77,400.00 - $112,200.00 Annually
• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$82,700.00 - $119,800.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | MA | Boston
Other Locations: United States | NY | New York
Organization: 2243 Water-US Delivery-Boston MA
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 25/06/2026 04:06:10
Req ID: 1006443
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Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

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