TEAM 6

Contributors: Evan Vasser, Michael Nicholas, Kristine Oh

Introduction

This exercise aims to explore how user experience design impacts graphics-related fields and identify the necessary skills for future career roles. This involves researching job opportunities, examining current UX trends, and reflecting on personal learning.

• Researching job opportunities related to their career aspirations.
• Examining UX trends in their chosen fields.
• Understanding required skills and qualifications for their careers.
• Reflecting on personal learning and career direction.

Methods Used

Job Search

VR 3D Artist (Evan)

Job Link: https://www.metacareers.com/v2/jobs/3556175684657525/

Required Skills:

• Should collaborate with an engineering team in order to provide a clean and interactive 3D virtual experience by creating environment, props, and 3D UI elements.
• Should be able to solve problems through a combination of artistic and technical knowledge.

Environment Artist (Michael)

Required Skills:

• Should be able to work with many team members from different departments in the team.
• Should have deep knowledge of modeling, texturing, rendering, and lighting.
• Have deep experience in many different software and programs.
• Good knowledge of the game engine that is being used and game engines in general.

Job Link: https://careers.activision.com/job/R024524/Environment-Prop-Lead-Infinity-Ward

Research Scientist(Kristine)

Job Link: https://studios.disneyresearch.com/research-scientist-application/

Required Skills:

• Should be able to develop innovative technologies in the field of graphics and entertainment and can carry out multidisciplinary research projects.
• Provides a better user experience by developing and optimizing technologies based on user feedback in the field of graphics (such as animation, VR, games, VFX, etc.)
• Knowledge of graphic software is required.