Grooming Artist

Job Description

Minimum Requirements:
• 2+ years Groom/Hair simulation experience for feature films or similar production environment.
• Demo Reel shows photo-realistic experience
• Advanced painting skills in Photoshop, Substance Painter and/or Mari with a strong understanding of colour theory and application.
• Proficiency using a variety of rendering tools including Arnold and Maya is required.
• Experienced in nHair and nCloth simulation
• Yeti experience a plus
• Mel Script is a plus
• Good eye for detail
• Team player who is also able to work independently
• Strong problem-solving abilities

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Create simulations for shots
• Groom/Hair modelling and cleaning
• Guide Hair simulations
• Potentially create artist tools and UI for departments
• Support the Production team assist with time for shot estimates
• Collaborate with CG Supervisor in order to manage render times required and final delivery.
• Interpret and implement notes and feedback from Director(s) and/or supervisors in a timely and qualitatively acceptable way
• Communicate efficiently with different departments

Additional Requirements:
• Only EU applicants can be considered for this position
• Relocation costs not covered for these positions
• Portfolio/website demonstrating technical abilities that includes photorealistic work
• Include your current resume, reel breakdown and a link to your demo reel

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d557vz-3-148-236-97-42 in your application.