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Samar Shool

Director-level XR developer and VFX supervisor specializing in immersive real-time experiences

MetaAcademy of Art UniversityClarksburg, MD23 Years ExperienceDirector Level

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Experience

VFX/XR Interactive TechMeta · Dec 2025 – Apr 2026
Independent Self/ VFX SupervisorThe Creative Lounge · May 2022 – Presentcontract
Senior Unity Creative Developer/TechnologistThe Virtual Wild · Jul 2025 – Dec 2025contract
Head of XR DevelopmentVirtual Fudge · Dec 2022 – May 2025contract
CG/ VFX SupervisorPixeldust Studios · Nov 2006 – Aug 2024
Head of DevelopmentPixeldust Studios · Jan 2011 – Presentcontract
Animation ProfessionalNational Geographic · Jun 2005 – Oct 2006

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Education

Academy of Art Universitymaster, Computer Animation (2006)
Academy of Architecturebachelor, Architecture, Interior Design (2000)

Awards

  • Emmy Award Winner - Graphic Arts for "Ancient Oceans" on Curiosity Stream - National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
  • Emmy Award Winner - Outstanding Graphic Design & Arts for "National Mall: America's Frontyard" PBS - National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
  • Emmy Award Nominee - Outstanding Graphic Design & Art Direction for multiple shows
  • Silver Telly Awards winner for animation for multiple shows

Skills

Generative AIAgentic AIUI/UX DesignPerformance OptimizationPrototypingUnityUnreal EngineC#ClaudeBlenderMixed Reality DevelopmentXR DevelopmentAR DevelopmentVR DevelopmentAugmented Reality

Languages

English

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Samar ShoolDirector-level XR developer and VFX supervisor specializing in immersive real-time experiences