Senior VFX Artist Application

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Primary VFX Tools *(Select the tools you use for asset generation/simulation)Adobe Photoshop / Substance (Texture creation)Houdini (Simulation Baking)Blender (Fluid/Particle Sim)EmberGenAfter EffectsOther

Unreal Engine 5 (Niagara) Proficiency *(Rate your proficiency with the UE5 VFX Pipeline)1 - Import Only: I buy marketplace assets and place them.2 - Basic: I can tweak color and size in existing Niagara Systems.3 - Intermediate: I create custom Emitters from scratch and use User Parameters.4 - Advanced: I create complex Master Materials for VFX (dissolve, erosion, depth fade) and use Niagara Scratch Pads.5 - Expert: I use Niagara Data Interfaces to communicate with Blueprints/Audio and optimize shader complexity for console.

Gameplay Clarity vs. "Flashiness" *In a 'Souls-like' game, the player needs to see the enemy's attack animation clearly. How do you design impact effects and hit flashes that feel powerful without blinding the player or obscuring the enemy's next move?

The "Ethereal" Aesthetic *Our magic and weaponry are "Soul-infused" and pure energy, rather than standard elemental fire or ice. How do you approach creating materials and particles that look "magical" and otherworldly (e.g., using erosion maps, refraction, or fresnel effects)?

Narrative VFX: "Psychic Echoes" *A key storytelling mechanic involves "Psychic Echoes"—ghostly, dark figures floating in the environment that reenact past events (memories). These are not combat trails, but 3D silhouettes made of smoke/shadow. How would you technically achieve this look? (e.g., Would you use Niagara to sample a skeletal mesh, or a complex transparent material with noise textures?)

Optimization: Overdraw & Draw Calls *Transparent particles are the biggest performance killer. Briefly explain your strategy for optimizing a heavy boss fight scene (e.g., using cutouts, GPU vs. CPU particles, or LODs) to maintain a stable framerate.

Legal Age Confirmation *Are you 18 years of age or older and legally eligible to enter into an independent contractor agreement?YesNo

Weekly Availability *How many hours per week can you dedicate to this project?10-15 Hours20-30 HoursFull Time (40+ Hours)Custom

Compensation Model Acknowledgement *This role is a Co-Development Partnership (Independent Contractor) compensated via a Revenue Share Agreement (3.0%). There is no monthly salary. Do you accept this structure?Yes, I acceptNo

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