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Technical Documentation & 3D Animation Specialist – Engineering
Function: Engineering / Technical Publications / 3D Visualization
Education
- Degree/Diploma: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design, Desktop Publishing, Visual Communication, Animation, 3D Design, Multimedia, Mechanical Visualization, or a related field.
Experience
- Professional History: 2–5 years of proven experience in desktop publishing, technical documentation, 3D visualization, or animation for manufacturing, engineering, or industrial products.
- Core Deliverables: Proven track record creating technical manuals, product visuals, rendered images, and instructional animations.
- Technical Familiarity: Direct experience working with engineering drawings,
Industry Focus: Commercial Foodservice Equipment / Manufacturing / Industrial Products
Core Output: Technical manuals, photorealistic product renders, instructional videos, and technical animations
Key Responsibilities
A. Technical Documentation & Publishing
· Design and layout professional technical documents ensuring brand consistency, visual clarity, and compliance with international documentation standards.
· Prepare user manuals, installation guides, service manuals, maintenance documents, spare parts catalogues, training materials, and other engineering publications.
· Manage the document production workflow from raw manuscript/content to final print and digital output.
· Develop visual hierarchies, typography standards, page layouts, templates, and design systems for multi-page technical publications.
· Collaborate with technical writers, engineers, product teams, and SMEs to ensure accurate technical representation.
· Prepare documents for print and digital distribution across multiple formats and platforms.
· Manage version control, document revisions, asset libraries, and production schedules for multiple concurrent projects.
B. 3D Rendering, Animation & Visual Content Creation
· Create photorealistic 3D product renders for commercial foodservice equipment using CAD inputs, 3D models, engineering drawings, and product references.
· Develop high-quality technical animations for assembly, installation, operation, maintenance, cleaning, troubleshooting, and product training.
· Create exploded-view animations, cutaway views, part movement animations, airflow/heat-flow visualization, mechanism animations, and step-by-step service animations.
· Apply realistic materials, lighting, textures, camera angles, and rendering techniques to produce professional product visuals.
· Optimize CAD/3D models for rendering, animation, and publication use.
· Create and edit technical illustrations, diagrams, exploded views, rendered images, and visual assets for manuals and training content.
· Produce motion graphics, callouts, labels, arrows, highlights, and instructional overlays for technical videos.
· Work closely with engineers and SMEs to ensure animation accuracy, correct assembly sequence, part movement, and technical intent.
· Prepare final animations in suitable formats for training videos, digital manuals, web platforms, presentations, and client review.
Required Tools Knowledge
Required Software & Tools (Must Have)
- Adobe After Effects: Motion graphics, video compositing, instructional overlays, animation enhancement
- Autodesk 3ds Max: 3D modeling, product rendering, lighting, camera setup, and animation
- Adobe InDesign: Technical document layout, typesetting, publication design
- Adobe Illustrator: Technical illustrations, vector diagrams, line drawings, callouts
- Adobe Photoshop: Image editing, render correction, texture refinement, visual enhancement
- Microsoft Word: Document formatting, review, and publishing support
Desired Software & Tools (Preferred)
- Autodesk Maya: Advanced 3D animation, product visualization, rendering support
- QuarkXPress / Acrobat Pro: Desktop publishing, PDF creation, optimization, and document review
- V-Ray / Arnold / Corona / KeyShot / Blender Cycles: Photorealistic rendering and product visualization (or equivalent)
- Adobe Premiere Pro: Video editing and final video output preparation (or equivalent)Here is the qualifications and skills data formatted with the headings on the left and clear, concise sub-points on the right, optimized for direct pasting into an Indeed job description:
Required Skills
- Adobe InDesign: Strong proficiency for document layout, typesetting, and multi-page technical document creation.
- Adobe Illustrator: Strong proficiency for creating clean technical illustrations and vector-based diagrams.
- Adobe Photoshop: Strong proficiency for image editing, render cleanup, and visual enhancement.
- Autodesk 3ds Max: Strong proficiency for 3D rendering, product visualization, and technical animation.
- Product Rendering: Ability to create photorealistic product renders with accurate materials, lighting, textures, and perspective.
- Technical Animation: Ability to develop clear, accurate animations for installation, service, assembly, and training purposes.
- Asset Interpretation: Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, exploded views, and technical schematics.
- Design Principles: Solid understanding of typography, layout design, visual hierarchy, and technical communication principles.
- Print & Production: Knowledge of print production specifications, color management, image resolution, and various file formats.
- Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects, revisions, assets, and strict deadlines simultaneously.
- Quality Control: Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure both visual and technical accuracy.
- Work Sample: A portfolio demonstrating technical documentation, 3D rendering, animation, or product visualization work is required.
Preferred Skills
- CMS Workflows: Experience with CMS/documentation management platforms and structured publishing workflows.
- Structured Docs: Knowledge of XML/DITA for structured documentation and multi-channel publishing.
- Multimedia: Video editing and motion graphics experience for digital documentation and training content.
- Web Publishing: Basic HTML/CSS knowledge for web-based technical publications.
- Industry Experience: Specific experience with foodservice equipment, commercial kitchen equipment, manufacturing equipment, or industrial product documentation.
- Compliance Standards: Knowledge of international standards such as ISO, CE, safety labeling, and standard technical documentation practices.
- Alternative 3D Tools: Working knowledge of Maya, Blender, KeyShot, SolidWorks Visualize, or equivalent 3D visualization tools.
- Advanced Output: Experience creating exploded-view animations, product walkthroughs, service procedure videos, installation videos, and maintenance animations.
- CAD Optimization: Ability to convert and optimize raw CAD models into lightweight 3D assets for high-quality rendering and animation.
Expected Output Deliverables
Documentation Outputs:
- User manuals and installation guides
- Maintenance and service manuals
- Training documents and technical brochures
- Technical illustrations and diagrams
- Print-ready and digital publication files
3D / Video Outputs:
- Photorealistic product renders
- Exploded views and spare parts visuals
- Assembly, installation, operation, and maintenance animations
- Product demonstration videos
- Motion graphics and instructional overlays
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹16,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Leave encashment
- Life insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ambattur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
