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As a Senior Groom Artist, you will be using industry-standard tools like XGen, Ornatrix, and Yeti to procedurally groom hair and fur. Your leadership extends to preparing assets for CFX and Rigging departments and creating fur simulation rigs for enhanced realism. Taking full ownership of the groom creation process, you'll ensure a seamless workflow. Your keen artistic eye will contribute to aligning groomed assets with the project's creative vision. In addition, you will collaborate with the team to ensure a smooth pipeline. As a Senior Groom Artist, you'll proactively identify and address grooming process issues, playing a pivotal role in project success.
Job Responsibility:
Procedurally groom hair and fur using industry-standard tools such as XGen, Ornatrix, and Yeti
Prepare groomed assets for Character Effects (CFX) and Rigging departments, ensuring seamless integration into the overall pipeline
Prepare assets for simulation, including creating fur simulation rigs to enhance realism and achieve desired visual effects
Execute rendering processes for fur elements and perform quality control checks to ensure the final output meets project standards
Possess a keen artistic eye for form and color, ensuring the groomed assets align with the creative vision of the project
Seek and provide guidance in different workflows, including topology, texturing, surfacing, and UV mapping
Demonstrate an understanding of the overall pipeline and collaborate with team members to ensure smooth workflow integration
Identify potential issues in the grooming process and communicate them to team members for resolution
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation outlining the current grooming pipeline and techniques used within the department
Requirements:
Experience and training using Maya 2018 and newer
Experience with Xgen or, Yeti, or Ornatrix grooming software and tools
Experienced grooming feathers in Yeti or Ornatrix
Skilled in Photoshop and or 3D paint software
Strong communication skills
Self motivated and eager to learn
Keen eye for detail, shape and form of hair and fur
Good problem solver
Knowledge of python a plus
Experience with nCloth a plus
Experience with nHair a plus
Able to spot issues and troubleshoot
Nice to have:
Knowledge of python
Experience with nCloth
Experience with nHair
What we offer:
Collaborate on top-tier feature and episodic CG franchises for major streaming platforms
Be part of a diverse team of artists from around the globe
Work with the latest tools and software
Be part of a studio that upholds a premium standard of quality
Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive workplace culture
Access direct deposit and a generous benefits package
Grow with us through continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and empowering you to achieve your professional goals