About the company
Utopia is an ultra-luxury hospitality and lifestyle brand creating a global ecosystem of properties and experiences.
We develop private villa retreats in beautiful locations around the world, each with high-end service. Utopia also offers a wider ecosystem of leisure experiences and services available both to those staying on property and to external visitors.
Utopia designs and builds its properties in-house. Our team works across the full journey: from concept and architecture to construction, interiors, landscape, guest experience, and long-term operation. For architects and designers, this means working on properties from the ground up, with the ability to influence how each place is planned, built, and experienced. For hospitality professionals, it means joining a brand where service is personal, attentive, and built around each guest’s stay.
We’re a young, ambitious team with high standards and a hands-on approach. We value strong ideas, practical thinking, attention to detail, and people who are ready to take responsibility for their part of the work. If you’re interested in architecture, design, hospitality, or guest experience, we invite you to grow with Utopia.
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated CGI Designer to join our Design team within the real estate development business and work on signature hospitality projects.
In this role you will be required to produce 3D-models and Visualisations that display the design intent. You will be working mostly on Concept Stage designs, so it is important to be very efficient both in 3D modelling and rendering. As part of the team you will be working closely with the Design Director, developing sketches into architectural concepts and collaborate with both teams of exterior and interior designers. The position is suited to someone who is highly experienced, highly motivated, self-led, confident in presenting their concept ideas to the client.
Location & Collaboration Format
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This is a fully remote job.
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We collaborate in Сentral European time zone (CET) or UK hours.
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Utopia does not provide visa sponsorship and/or relocation package for this position.
Responsibilities
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Work closely with architectural and design teams to plan and visualise exterior, interior and architecture projects
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Put forward your own design concept ideas based on Client’s requirements for review and comments
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Create bespoke materials and textures in 3D Max and Corona render, based on the selection provided by the Interior designers
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Model or source 3D FF&E based on Exterior & Interior Designers selections
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Model bespoke furniture from given sketches or image references
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Provide fast sketch renders / previews for internal review (both interior and exterior renders)
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Being able to work in a team (agile work environment) and work well with project management software (ie. Jira)
CV Requirements
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Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture or Interior Design
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Solid experience as CGI Exterior Designer (not less than 5 years/ № finished projects)
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Experience as CGI Interior Designer (not less than 3 years / № finished projects)
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Excellent communication and presentation skills
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Proficiency in 3ds max, Vray, Corona, Lumion and other visualisation tools.
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Professional level of English, both written and verbal
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Portfolio is a must
What We Offer
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Global project exposure - work on luxury hospitality projects across Europe, Africa, and Latin America.
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A truly international team - collaborate across cultures, disciplines, and time zones with people bringing diverse perspectives and expertise.
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High ownership environment as we value initiative, independent thinking, and people who are ready to take responsibility for meaningful work.
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Growth opportunities as we scale rapidly, we create new opportunities internally and support team members in expanding their scope and responsibilities.
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Flexible formats of collaboration. Depending on the role, we offer fully remote, hybrid, and on-site opportunities designed to support effective collaboration and individual productivity.
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Collaborate beyond design: work alongside architecture, branding, landscape, and operational teams to create cohesive experiences.
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Exposure to luxury standards and materials: work with elevated design references, premium finishes, and globally inspired concepts.
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Influence guest experience through design: contribute to how spaces function emotionally as well as aesthetically.
By submitting this application, I agree that my personal data will be collected, processed, and retained by the company solely for the purposes of managing and assessing my candidacy.
Notice: This is a remote position based in South Africa.
