VFX Artist (Contract)

The VFX Artist at Dreamscape Learn is responsible for creating high-quality real-time effects that enhance our immersive educational products. This includes designing particle systems, shaders, and implementing dynamic visual effects tailored for ARM/Snapdragon-based mobile devices. You'll also be tasked with optimizing and fine-tuning these effects for performance across various platforms while collaborating closely with engineering, art, and design teams.

To become a VFX Artist at Dreamscape Learn, candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in real-time VFX production, preferably within VR or interactive media environments. Proficiency in Unity's VFX Graph and a strong grasp of optimization techniques for mobile platforms are crucial. Proficiency with software like Houdini, Maya, and Photoshop, along with experience in animating and compositing effects, will set you apart.

As a VFX Artist at Dreamscape Learn, you'll work with an array of industry-standard tools including Unity’s VFX Graph, Houdini, Maya, Blender, Photoshop, and Substance Painter. Familiarity with shader creation in HLSL or Shader Graph and knowledge in scripting (C# or Python) are also beneficial for creating advanced visual effects.

At Dreamscape Learn, the VFX Artist will engage in cutting-edge projects focused on immersive XR educational products. These projects may involve creating atmospheric effects, character interactions, and dynamic elements that respond to user actions, all aimed at enhancing the learning experience through engaging, interactive visuals.

Yes, the VFX Artist position at Dreamscape Learn is a contract role that offers flexible working arrangements. While you may not be required to work on-site, effective collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential, ensuring that you are well-equipped to meet project standards and timelines regardless of location.

In your response, describe your workflow from concept to execution. Highlight how you gather references, sketch initial ideas, and utilize tools like Unity’s VFX Graph to develop and iterate your effects. Share an example of a project where your effects significantly enhanced the final product.

Discuss techniques such as reducing texture sizes, utilizing efficient shader techniques, and optimizing particle systems to maintain performance without sacrificing visual quality. Mention any specific challenges you've faced and how you overcame them.

Share your familiarity with shader languages such as HLSL and your experience using Shader Graph. Provide examples of shaders you created or modified for past projects, emphasizing the impact they had on the overall visual experience.

Talk about your collaborative approach with designers and engineers. Describe how you incorporate feedback and iterate on designs to ensure that your visual effects contribute to the gameplay experience while respecting constraints laid out by the game design.

Provide a specific example where you faced a technical challenge during VFX creation, explaining your troubleshooting process and emphasizing your problem-solving and debugging skills. This showcases your ability to handle real-world scenarios effectively.

Discuss your preferences in VFX, such as environmental effects or character-specific interactions. Tailor your response to show how your passion aligns with Dreamscape Learn’s projects, emphasizing any relevant past experience.

Describe your role in a team project, how you communicated with interdisciplinary members, and the outcome of the collaboration. Highlight any tools or methods you used to maintain effective workflow and ensure quality standards.

Articulate your perspective on emotional impact, immersion, or user experience, and back it up with examples. Highlight how you incorporate feedback and iterate on designs to enhance overall immersion in your projects.

Share specific resources such as online courses, forums, or communities that you engage with to stay informed about advancements in VFX technology. Mention any recent trends that you've integrated into your work.

Discuss your open-minded approach to feedback, explaining how you view it as an opportunity for growth. Provide an example where feedback led to a significant improvement in your VFX, emphasizing adaptability and development.