VINCENT XU
Atlanta
Summary
Hi! My name is Vincent Xu. I'm an Unreal Technical Artist with a focus on both realistic and stylized aesthetics for games.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Unreal VFX Artist Internship
Ming Jiang Company (Ling Xin Studio)
Cheng Du City (China)
11.2025 - 12.2025
- Responsible for limited-edition background showcase effects in PUBG mobile.
- Created VFX models in 3D MAX ,designed hands-on textures map in Photoshop , and made effects in UE4 cascade particle system.
VFX Student
Magic Box (VFX Training)
Chang Sha City (China)
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Supported game VFX production by learning Unity engine basics, particle effects, material shaders, sequence animation and hand-painted effects.
- Contributed to performance optimization and understanding of technical art principles.
Houdini Fx Artist
Ingenuity Studios
Remote
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked on Disney+ drama called The Santa Clauses Season 1 with CG lead and responsible for Fx shot like rigid-body, particle, and vellum.
Houdini Fx Artist
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA
09.2021 - 03.2022
- This is a SCAD internal project Called Multiplayer.
- Worked with students at Atlanta campus with project collaboration. Responsible to development of magical particle effects and smoke effects for door portals across all levels.
Houdini Fx Internship
The Element X Studios LLC
Remote
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Worked on an animation project called Hero Inside. Responsible for some particle and smoke shots, and also helped render with company’s pipeline.
Education
M.F.A - INTERACTIVE DESIGN AND GAME DEVELOPMENT
Savannah College of Art And Design
Atlanta, GA03-2027
B.F.A - Visual Effect
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA06-2022
Skills
- Focus: UE5,Houdini, Maya, 3D Max, Unity,Substance Designer, Substance Painter,Photoshop
- Script: Python, C, Mel, HLSL
Training
Magic Box (VFX Training) - VFX Student
Chang Sha City (China) 04/2025 - 10/2025
- Supported game VFX production by learning Unity engine basics, particle effects, material shaders, sequence animation and hand-painted effects.
- Contributed to performance optimization and understanding of technical art principles.
Languages
English: Fluent
Chinese: Native
Timeline
Unreal VFX Artist Internship
Ming Jiang Company (Ling Xin Studio)
11.2025 - 12.2025
VFX Student
Magic Box (VFX Training)
04.2025 - 10.2025
Houdini Fx Artist
Ingenuity Studios
07.2022 - 08.2022
Houdini Fx Artist
Savannah College of Art and Design
09.2021 - 03.2022
Houdini Fx Internship
The Element X Studios LLC
08.2021 - 09.2021
M.F.A - INTERACTIVE DESIGN AND GAME DEVELOPMENT
Savannah College of Art And Design
B.F.A - Visual Effect
Savannah College of Art And Design