Lendlease is Australia’s leading real estate business with International operations. Our core expertise is in Investment Management, Development, and Construction. For more than 60 years, we have created thriving places around the globe. We live our values; respect, integrity, innovation, collaboration, excellence, and trust.
About the Role:

We’re looking for a VDC Animation Specialist to join our innovative VDC team and take charge of producing high-quality construction animations that support major bid submissions and strategic presentations. You’ll be the go-to expert for animation strategy, software mastery, and visual storytelling—helping us win work through compelling, technically accurate visuals. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the creation of high-resolution construction animations using Blender and equivalent software.
• Develop animation strategies that align with bid and project goals.
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, and bid teams to visualize construction sequencing and logistics.
• Establish governance frameworks and best practices for animation workflows.
• Mentor junior team members and drive innovation in animation techniques.

About you:

You will be a strong communicator with proven leadership in animation strategy and workflow governance; you will also have:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in 3D animation, with at least 3 years in construction or VDC environments.
• Advanced proficiency in animation tools, Blender preferred but not essential
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and VDC principles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Digital Media, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• Certifications in VDC, BIM, or animation software.
• Familiarity with project scheduling tools e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project.

Benefits of working at Lendlease:

We are committed to developing and retaining the best people and provide the best possible learning and development opportunities. We are a company who thrive on our employee’s wellbeing, and offer benefits including:

• Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts
• Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave for both parents.
• 3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave).
• Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities
• Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing.

At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We remain committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, our Bronze Award with the Australian Workplace Equality Index by Pride in Diversity, and our generous parental leave policy of 26 weeks to any parent regardless of gender.
Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.

• Lead the creation of high-resolution construction animations using Blender and equivalent software.
• Develop animation strategies that align with bid and project goals.
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, and bid teams to visualize construction sequencing and logistics.
• Establish governance frameworks and best practices for animation workflows.
• Mentor junior team members and drive innovation in animation techniques