Senior Grooming Technical Director

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada DNEG Full time

About the Role

DNEG is seeking a highly skilled Senior Grooming Technical Director to join our Build department. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for creating believable hair, fur, and feather grooms for characters and creatures on high-end VFX film projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement high-quality grooming techniques and tools to meet the needs of our productions.
  • Collaborate with Creature TDs, Modelling, Lookdev, and CFX teams to ensure seamless workflow and high-quality results.
  • Provide technical support and training to production teams as required.
  • Participate in tools, pipeline, and workflow meetings to drive innovation and improvement.
  • Work collaboratively with the team to take and interpret feedback in a timely and qualitative manner.
  • Maintain documentation for tools development and studio protocols.

Requirements

  • Proven production experience on high-end VFX feature films.
  • Experience with proprietary or third-party grooming tools (Houdini preferred).
  • Experience of tool creation in Houdini.
  • Strong attention to detail and a sense of logic and artistic direction.
  • Ability to meet deadlines while retaining high-quality work.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Good knowledge of Linux.
  • Familiarity with Windows.
  • Strong proficiency in grooming software, such as Houdini, Yeti, XGen.
  • Python and/or Vex code writing knowledge.
  • USD knowledge.
  • At least 5 years of VFX experience modelling photorealistic characters for live-action feature films or high-end TV.

About You

  • Meticulous with high attention to detail.
  • Organized, proactive, and a self-starter.
  • A team player and clear communicator.
  • Adaptable and willing to learn new skills and techniques.
  • Resourceful.
  • Calm under pressure and committed to meeting production deadlines.
  • A positive, can-do attitude.
  • A passion for awesome creatures.

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