Technical Animator, Staff

9 Months ago • 5 Years + • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Technical Animator, Staff, you will be responsible for creating high-quality 3D animations for our games. You will work closely with our development team to bring our characters and environments to life. This role requires strong experience in animation software and game engines, and a passion for creating immersive and engaging gaming experiences.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of experience in Drawing-Animating
  • 3+ years of experience in Game Engine Animation pipeline
  • Experience animating in DCC tools such as Maya, 3DS Max, or Blender etc.
  • Demo reel for the previous shipped work in Games or Animation/VFX industry
  • Experience in variety of skeletal, retarget, blend shape and control rigs for use in animations
  • Spot potential animation problems
  • Research new technologies
  • Self-motivated and able to estimate task length and deliver polished assets on time
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of setting up Animation Blueprint with IK/FK & Control Rig in Unreal Engine
  • Working knowledge of Unreal Sequencer tool
  • Willingness to learn & adapt to AI tools like Cascadeur etc. in the workflow
  • Strong desire and ability to work collaboratively to fulfill project demands
  • Experience working with multi-zonal teams
  • Preferably at least one shipped title on any gaming platform

Job Details

About the job

Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Gaming Artist

General Summary:

Job Overview

Qualcomm's in-house Snapdragon Game Studio is seeking a skilled 3D Technical Animator from the Animation background with Unreal Engine and/or Unity. This role expects candidate to showcase skills with humanoid & creature animation work from either game or animation industry. Candidate is expected to know working within the Unreal/Unity engine’s animation pipeline. This position works directly with our development team & reports to the Director of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Drawing-Animating.
  • 3+ years of experience in Game Engine Animation pipeline.
  • Experience animating in DCC tools such as Maya, 3DS Max, or Blender etc.
  • Demo reel for the previous shipped work in Games or Animation/VFX industry.
  • Experience in variety of skeletal, retarget, blend shape and control rigs for use in animations.
  • Spot potential animation problems, research new technologies, have conversations and find solutions.
  • Self-motivated and able to estimate task length and deliver polished assets on time.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of setting up Animation Blueprint with IK/FK & Control Rig in Unreal Engine.
  • Working knowledge of Unreal Sequencer tool.
  • Willingness to learn & adapt to AI tools like Cascadeur etc. in the workflow.
  • Strong desire and ability to work collaboratively to fulfill project demands.
  • Experience working with multi-zonal teams.
  • Preferably at least one shipped title on any gaming platform.


Education Requirements

Preferred: A BFA or BA degree in art, design graphics, or have received equivalent on-the-job experience.

About The Company

At the heart of Qualcomm Game Studios is a team who is passionate about next generation gaming technologies and delivering exceptional gaming experiences. Our highly motivated team is full of veteran game developers, artists, game engine experts and graphics enthusiast who work on Qualcomm’s latest hardware innovations around mobile, Compute, XR and console

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Design Graphics, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of experience with relevant gaming art software (e.g., Zbrush, Maya, Blender) or related work experience.


OR

Associate's degree in Fine Arts, Design Graphics, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of experience with relevant gaming art software (e.g., Zbrush, Maya, Blender) or related work experience.

OR

High School diploma or equivalent and 7+ years of experience with relevant gaming art software (e.g., Zbrush, Maya, Blender) or related work experience.

About The Company

At the heart of Qualcomm Game Studios is a team who is passionate about next generation gaming technologies and delivering exceptional gaming experiences. Our highly motivated team is full of veteran game developers, artists, game engine experts and graphics enthusiast who work on Qualcomm’s latest hardware innovations around mobile, Compute, XR and console

Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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