An Architectural Visualization Specialist (ArchViz Specialist) is a person that specializes in the art, technology, and procedures necessary to provide a medium to communicate architecture visually.

Most people trained in the study of architecture learn how to visually communicate using various media, especially digital ones. This has manifested roles such as Architectural Technician, BIM Manager and CAD Modeler to name a few. However, an Arch Viz Specialist not only focuses on the ART of producing drawings and 3D visualizations, but also on the hardware and software technology backbone such as BIM collaboration, Networking, Digital project management tools, 3d modelling, and digital design media, that is necessary to communicate and convey the intentions of a design effectively. Essentially it is a combination of the aforementioned roles.

The Arch Viz Specialist is capable of facilitating the communication of architecture over a broad range of mediums including, Design Drawings, Construction Drawings, Presentation Drawings, Information Graphics, 3D Renderings, Film/Animation as well as emerging interactive mediums such as VR, AR and MR. Architecture and Visualization, are inseparable; hence it is no surprise that firms integrate visualization as part of their workflow of communicating with clients and stakeholders.

As such, the Architectural Visualization Specialist becomes an evangelist for Architecture, who focuses on navigating and guiding the evolution of the fast-paced changing world of technology, graphics and interactivity to benefit the practice of architecture.