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

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