Groom Supervisor

6 days ago

Vancouver, Canada Mainframe Studios Full time

At **Mainframe Studios**, we’re creators first. We eat creative and technical challenges for breakfast and come back for more. We’ve been doing this for 25+ years, and we’re still going strong. We’re lucky enough to have the best team in the business. From our artists to our technical and production folks, everyone is passionate about collaborating on some kickass projects. We’ve partnered with the biggest names in the business to create a huge library of content. With partners like Mattel, Netflix, DreamWorks, Sony, Silvergate, and Nickelodeon, it's no wonder we’ve established ourselves as a creative force to be reckoned with.

**WE WANT YOU **(and your mad skills)

We are looking for an experienced Groom Supervisor to join our team Following the Director and Art Director's edict, the Groom Supervisor is responsible for establishing the 'look' and surface qualities for characters, props and environments while overseeing the exploration of efficient and streamlined options needed to generate the desired visual style.
- While our studio remains in beautiful Kitsilano, Vancouver, we have transitioned all of our staff to work from home during these difficult times of the COVID-19 outbreak. Our technology allows our employees to log in remotely to our on-site workstations with little or no noticeable difference from the way they worked in our studio. We now have team members working all across BC, and are happy to consider that option into the future for many positions_

**In this role you will**:

- Collaborates with the lighting, surfacing and simulation teams to ensure techniques are being achieved and processes are followed.
- Collaborates with modeling, lighting, rigging and simulation teams to troubleshoot creative and technical issues.
- Collaborates with the CG, Lighting, and Simulation Supervisors to ensure all assets are groomed and surfaced in such a way to be able to achieve the intended performance requirements.
- Collaborates with the production management team to prioritize assignments pending production schedule. Liaises with all production departments as needed.
- Collaborates with CG Supervisor in order to manage render times required and final delivery.
- Quality checks that all elements are final, approved and ready for the simulation and lighting departments.
- Evaluates and assigns artists to groom characters, environments or props based on their strengths and level of expertise.
- Provides vision, feedback, motivation and encouragement to other team members.

**Qualification and Skills**
- Degree and/or diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience preferred.
- 10+ years of experience working in a professional environment within their discipline and 2 + years with supervisor experience.

**Need to have**:

- Advanced level of proficient with Yeti, Shave and Haircut or Xgen is required.
- Outstanding ability to troubleshoot and fix technical problems.
- Scripting Knowledge is required.
- Outstanding experience in UV mapping and texture layout using Maya.
- Advanced level of proficiency using a variety of rendering tools including Red Shift, Renderman, Arnold, and Maya is required.
- Mainframe Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law. This policy applies to every aspect of employment at Mainframe Studios, including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, and termination. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and partners. Should you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please let us know your requirements when contacted._

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