ZIQING QIU

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3D generalist/animator at GIRRAPHIC LLC
May 1, 2025 - Present
Created 3D animations and broadcast assets in Cinema 4D, Blender, and Unreal Engine for major clients including Amazon, Netflix, and TGL, ensuring high visual quality and on-time delivery. Collaborated with the Australian HQ art team to visualize concepts, manage asset pipelines, and align creative direction across time zones. Contributed to real-time AR graphics workflows for live sports events, participating in testing, integration, and technical handoffs within a real-time rendering pipeline.
3D scene designer at Narwal, Inc
January 31, 2024 - July 18, 2025
Partnered with the Head of Development to design realistic robotic lab environments in Unreal Engine 5, enhancing the accuracy of machine testing. Produced high-quality 3D assets in UE5 to support AI training by improving object recognition and algorithmic performance. Iteratively optimized 3D assets through retopology and texture compression, significantly reducing memory usage and improving runtime efficiency.
3D character designer at YAAANA (Yiddish Arts and Academic Association of North America)
August 31, 2023 - July 18, 2025
Collaborated with a team of 3D designers throughout the entire pipeline, from design to final rendering, to realize the project's creative vision. Designed and refined 3D characters and environments for the Yiddish Museum with careful attention to detail and visual fidelity.

Education

B.F.A at Pratt Institute
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2026
BFA in 3D Animation at Pratt Institute
January 1, 2021 - February 11, 2026

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Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Education

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