Senior Grooming Artist for High-End VFX Films

4 days ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada DNEG Full time

About the Role:

DNEG is seeking an experienced Senior Grooming Artist to join our team in creating high-end visual effects for feature films and television. This role requires a deep understanding of grooming techniques, tools, and software, as well as excellent communication skills to collaborate with other departments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create highly detailed and realistic hair, fur, and feather grooms for characters and creatures on high-end VFX film projects
  • Improve department groom workflow and techniques by troubleshooting issues related to tools and pipeline
  • Interact and work with other related departments including Modelling, Lookdev, and CFX
  • Provide technical support and training to production teams as required
  • Participate in tools, pipeline, and workflow meetings
  • Work collaboratively by taking and interpreting feedback in a timely 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
  • Eye for detail and a strong sense of logic and artistic direction
  • An appreciation of both the aesthetic and technical requirements of the role
  • Willingness to take ownership of your work and debug issues throughout the pipeline
  • Experience meeting deadlines while retaining a high quality of work

About You:

  • Meticulous with high attention to detail
  • Organized, pro-active, and a self-starter
  • A team player and clear communicator, and a keenness for collaboration
  • Adaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques – including proprietary software and workflows
  • Resourceful
  • Calm under pressure and committed to meet production deadlines
  • A positive, can-do attitude
  • A passion for awesome creatures

Compensation and Benefits:

The base salary range for this full-time position is $92,000 to $138,000. DNEG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. As a unionized employee, you will be required to join the union and will benefit from the conditions set out in the collective agreement.

About Us:

We are DNEG, one of the world's leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ over 9,000 people worldwide, with offices and studios across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

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