Multimedia Designer

Thundersoft; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Thundersoft is seeking an on-call multimedia designer to create and edit technical training videos, develop 2D/3D animations, and manage 3D assets using Blender. The role supports virtual production with Unreal Engine and Aximmetry as well as live events via vMix and NDI.

Collaboration with designers, editors, producers, engineers, and clients is essential. The candidate should have 5+ years in multimedia, proficiency with Adobe tools, Blender, Unreal Engine or Aximmetry, and comfort with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in multimedia design, media production, live or virtual production.
• Proficiency with Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Experience with Blender for 3D modeling and asset development.
• Experience with Unreal Engine and/or Aximmetry for virtual production workflows.
• Experience supporting live events using vMix and NDI-based workflows.
• Strong networking knowledge and IP-based video transport understanding.
• Experience using AI tools for content creation and automation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit engaging video content for technical training.
• Develop 2D and 3D animations to enhance learning experiences.
• Create, optimize, and manage 3D models and assets using Blender.
• Support virtual production workflows using Aximmetry and Unreal Engine.
• Support live productions with vMix/NDI, including switching, routing, streaming, and recording.

Skills

Video editing

Animation

3D content creation

Virtual production

Live production

AI-assisted workflows

Education

Associate degree (multimedia design / graphics / animation / film / media production / computer graphics / computer science)

Bachelor degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

Blender

Unreal Engine

Aximmetry

vMix

NDI

Job description

Note: Need candidates to work in San Diego CA location from day 1.

Summary:

The ideal candidate possesses strong creative skills combined with technical aptitude in computer graphics, real-time rendering, automation, and modern production technologies. You will contribute to technical training videos, virtual production environments, and live event productions while collaborating closely with designers, editors, producers, engineers, and product teams. This role is primarily focused on post-production while also supporting studio production, live event streaming, virtual production workflows, AI-assisted content creation, and 3D content development. This is not full-time employment at Qualcomm Inc. It is an on-call/as-needed position through our staffing agency. A portfolio showcasing relevant work in video editing, animation, 3D content creation, virtual production, live production, real-time media development, or AI-assisted creative workflows is required.

Job Duties:

• Create and edit engaging video content for technical training purposes.
• Develop 2D and 3D animations to enhance video presentations and learning experiences.
• Create, optimize, and manage 3D models, environments, and assets using Blender.
• Support virtual production workflows utilizing Aximmetry and Unreal Engine.
• Support live productions using vMix and NDI-based video workflows, including switching, routing, streaming, recording, and multi-camera acquisition.
• Utilize AI-assisted tools for content creation, asset generation, editing, workflow automation, and production efficiency.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging AI technologies into multimedia and training production workflows.
• Collaborate with designers, editors, producers, engineers, and clients to understand project requirements and objectives.
• Utilize Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, Unreal Engine, Aximmetry, vMix, and other industry-standard production platforms.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in multimedia design, media production, live production, virtual production, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop & Illustrator.
• Experience with Blender for 3D modeling, asset development, texturing, animation, and rendering.
• Experience with Unreal Engine and/or Aximmetry for virtual production workflows.
• Experience supporting live events using vMix and NDI-based production systems.
• Fundamental computer science & coding knowledge is a huge plus due to the type of technical content we produce
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals and IP-based video transport technologies.
• Experience leveraging AI tools for content creation, image generation, asset development, workflow automation, research, or post-production.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills within real-time production environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Education:

• Associate degree in multimedia design, graphic design, animation, film, media production, computer graphics, computer science, or a related field.
• Bachelor degree in film, animation, media production, computer graphics, computer science, or a related discipline prefer