Joost "Will" Vonk Email & Phone Number

As a recent graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz, with a B.S. in Computer Science and Game Design, I am passionate about leveraging technology to create captivating art. I aim to become a skilled VFX/Technical Artist, especially in writing shaders and creating eye-catching effects for video games.During my time at UCSC, I honed my game development and technical art skills through various projects. One of my proudest accomplishments is my capstone project, 'Ballistic,' developed with a team of 10. Released on Steam, it won the Best Game award at our university's Game Awards ceremony, a testament to our hard work and creativity.Beyond my technical pursuits, I am an avid musician, enjoying both singing and playing the guitar. I am always looking for ways to integrate my musical interests into my work. The unique beauty of the desert, with its distinctive flora and fauna, also inspires my artistic vision, infusing vibrant elements into my projects.I specialize in creating graphic shaders, post-processing effects, and materials, using tools like Shader Graph, HLSL, and WebGL. My experience extends to real-time VFX, procedural animation, and XR development in Unity. Additionally, I am proficient in programming languages such as C#, C++, Python, and JavaScript.My goal is to thrive as a VFX/Technical Artist in the gaming industry, continually learning new techniques and building strong professional connections.Feel free to connect if you share similar interests or have opportunities that align with my skills and goals. I am always open to new challenges and collaborations.

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  University Of California, Santa Cruz

  Computer Science: Computer Game Design