3D Character – Sr. Staff Gaming Artist

Overview

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Gaming Artist

Qualcomm Overview:

Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. But this is just the beginning. It takes inventive minds with diverse skills, backgrounds, and cultures to transform 5Gs potential into world-changing technologies and products. This is the Invention Age – and this is where you come in.

Minimum Qualifications

+ 5+ years’ experience modeling/texturing characters in Zbrush, Maya, Modo, or 3DS Max, for feature, commercial, VR experiences and/or video games on a shipped MMO, mobile, PC, or console game.

+ Solid understanding of character modeling in Zbrush and UV/ material application in Maya.

+ Solid understanding of anatomy for realistic humanoid characters and creatures.

+ Strong understanding of mechanical design and assemblies.

+ Solid grasp of edge loops and deformation standards.

+ Experience creating props and weapons.

+ Experience with Substance Painter or Quixel to create photo realistic PBR materials.

+ Strong ability to work independently and collaborate with multiple disciplines.

+ Ability to create art content that is performant for runtime and appropriate. for modern game hardware, mobile a plus,

+ Understanding of VR and AR mobile limitations and requirements.

+ Demo materials required & should include sample character production files (model, Photoshop comp, textures, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

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

+ Experience posing, rendering, and lighting photorealistic marketing materials from 3D character models.

+ Knowledge of Substance or Mari to create photo realistic textures and materials.

+ Experience working in feature, commercial, or video games as a character artist.

+ Experience editing scanned data and creating morph targets.

+ Experience editing fur and hair for real-time game engines.

+ Passionate character artist with contemporary workflows and processes.

+ Understanding of VR and AR mobile limitations and requirements.

+ Ability to create art content for modern game engines that is performant on mobile hardware.

+ Experience with materials and character setup within Unreal or Unity game engine.

Keywords

Character, Artist, Render, 3D, Model, Sculpt, LOD, AR, VR, XR, UV, Gaming, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Unreal, Unity, UE4, Unreal Engine 4, Adobe, Photoshop, Zbrush, Substance, Painter, Quixel, Maya, Modo. 3DS Max.

Physical Requirements

+ Frequently transports between offices, buildings, and campuses up to ½ mile.

+ Frequently transports and installs equipment up to 5 lbs.

+ Performs required tasks at various heights (e.g., standing or sitting). Monitors and utilizes computers and test equipment for more than 6 hours a day.

+ Continuous communication which includes the comprehension of information with colleagues, customers, and vendors both in person and remotely.

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We are engineers, scientists and business strategists. We are from many different countries and speak many different languages. We come from diverse cultures and have unique perspectives. Together, we focus on a single goal—we invent breakthrough technologies that transform how the world connects, computes, and communicates.

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