Senior Groom Artist - VFX Hair & Fur Expert (Hybrid)

The Walt Disney Company; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking a Senior Groom Artist in Vancouver. This hybrid role involves creating hair, fur, and feather grooms for VFX projects. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in a VFX environment and strong skills in Houdini. A creative mindset and excellent collaboration abilities are essential, as well as time management skills to work on multiple shows. Submit a demo reel and resume for application.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a VFX studio environment crafting digital creatures.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong understanding of groom techniques.
• Ability to collaborate with team members from various departments.

Responsibilities

• Build assets covered in hair, fur, or feathers using Houdini.
• Collaborate to develop the look for assets.
• Present work in dailies and discuss aspects of the asset.

Skills

Groom skills

Creative skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Houdini knowledge

Linux navigation

Tools

Houdini

VEX

Job description

A leading entertainment company is seeking a Senior Groom Artist in Vancouver. This hybrid role involves creating hair, fur, and feather grooms for VFX projects. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in a VFX environment and strong skills in Houdini. A creative mindset and excellent collaboration abilities are essential, as well as time management skills to work on multiple shows. Submit a demo reel and resume for application.