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Dreamscape Learn

Mobile VR Lighting Specialist

Dreamscape Learn, Culver City, California, United States, 90232

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Dreamscape Learn, a leading pioneer in the realm of immersive XR educational products, is seeking a

Mobile VR Lighting Specialist

to join our production team. This role is ideal for a technically skilled and creative individual who can design and implement dynamic lighting setups that enhance the visual fidelity, atmosphere, and storytelling of our virtual experiences on mobile ARM/Snapdragon based devices.

The

Mobile

VR Lighting Specialist

will work closely with the art, design, and engineering teams to ensure that lighting is both visually compelling and optimized for performance across various platforms with a strong emphasis on mobile real-time rendering.

Role and Responsibilities

Lighting Design & Implementation:

Develop, place, and fine-tune lighting solutions to enhance the mood, depth, and realism of virtual environments within Unity targeted at ARM/Snapdragon based devices. Optimization & Performance Tuning:

Ensure lighting effects are optimized for real-time performance while maintaining high visual quality, adapting techniques on mobile devices. Technical Art Collaboration:

Work closely with the art and engineering teams to develop and integrate lighting solutions that support storytelling and gameplay needs. Shader & Material Adjustments:

Utilize and modify materials, shaders, and post-processing effects to achieve cohesive and immersive lighting effects. Color & Atmosphere Control:

Manage color grading, exposure, and volumetric effects to achieve desired aesthetic goals across diverse learning environments. Lighting Pipeline Development:

Establish and refine workflows, tools, and best practices to streamline the lighting production process. Troubleshooting & Debugging:

Identify and resolve technical issues related to real-time lighting, shadows, and rendering performance. Cross-Disciplinary Communication:

Collaborate with artists, designers, and programmers to translate creative direction into practical and effective lighting setups. Requirements

3+ years of experience in

real-time lighting

for games, virtual reality, or other interactive media on mobile platforms. Experience with

engine-based lighting systems

strongly preferred. Strong proficiency in

Unity's lighting system , including baked and real-time lighting, light probes, shadowing techniques, and post-processing. Hands-on experience with

mobile VR platforms

(e.g., Quest) and demonstrated ability to

establish efficient workflows

that scale content from

mobile to PC -bonus points if you've established standardized workflows in a fast-moving startup environment. Deep understanding of

PBR workflows, HDR lighting, volumetric effects, and physically-based rendering techniques . Experience in

color theory, cinematography, and lighting composition

to enhance mood and storytelling. Knowledge of

optimization techniques for lighting and rendering , ensuring performance across multiple device platforms. Proficiency in industry-standard software such as

Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, Photoshop , and post-processing tools. Familiarity with

shader creation (Shader Graph, HLSL) and scripting (C# or Python) for procedural lighting effects . Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in lighting-related technical issues. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications

Experience creating assets optimized for both high-end and low-end devices, ensuring performance and visual quality across various platforms. Experience with

VR lighting challenges and real-time global illumination techniques . Knowledge of

ray tracing and advanced lighting models . Understanding of

cinematic lighting for cutscenes and in-game storytelling . Experience working in an

EdTech or learning-focused environment . Benefits

Compensation $90,000 - $115,000 per annum (DOE) Health/ dental/ vision insurance Employee Assistance Program Unlimited PTO Perks at work

Dreamscape Learn is firmly committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse workplace, and as an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all eligible candidates.