Data Engineer

T-Systems Iberia; Comunidad Valenciana; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a Groom Supervisor to lead the grooming department for a full CG animated feature film. This role requires a unique blend of artistic vision and technical expertise, particularly in Houdini, to create stunning hair, fur, and feather effects. You will manage a team, optimize grooming pipelines, and ensure that all work meets the artistic and technical standards of the production. If you are passionate about digital grooming and want to make a significant impact in a creative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Formación

• Proven experience in digital grooming using Houdini for feature films.
• Strong understanding of hair/fur physics and advanced grooming skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the grooming team and manage workflows for high-quality grooming.
• Collaborate with departments to develop grooming solutions aligned with artistic vision.

Conocimientos

Digital Grooming

Houdini

Hair/Fur Physics

Leadership

Creative Problem-Solving

Educación

Experience in Feature Films or Animation

Portfolio showcasing grooming skills

Herramientas

Houdini

Maya

Python Scripting

Descripción del empleo

The Groom Supervisor will oversee the groom department, leading the creation of hair, fur, feathers, and other grooming elements for characters and creatures in a full CG family animated feature film. This role demands a strong blend of artistic vision and technical proficiency, particularly in Houdini, to ensure that all grooming work aligns with the artistic goals and production deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the grooming team, managing workflows and delivering high-quality grooms that meet both aesthetic and technical standards, with a specific focus on using Houdini for grooming tasks.
2. Collaborate closely with the Art Department, Character Designers, and R&D teams to develop grooming solutions that are in sync with the film’s artistic vision.
3. Develop, maintain, and enhance grooming pipelines and tools, focusing on Houdini, in collaboration with Technical Directors and the R&D team.
4. Provide direct production of complex grooming tasks using Houdini, including but not limited to hair, fur, and feather systems.
5. Conduct regular reviews, offer feedback, and mentor grooming artists to improve quality and efficiency.
6. Address technical challenges related to grooming, ensuring seamless integration with other departments, particularly focusing on the compatibility with Houdini’s workflows.
7. Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in grooming, with a focus on Houdini developments, and represent the grooming department in production meetings.
8. Optimize grooms for performance, ensuring they meet the rendering requirements while being efficiently manageable within Houdini.
9. Manage documentation of grooming processes and techniques specific to Houdini for future reference and training purposes.

Qualifications:

1. Strong proven experience in digital grooming, specifically using Houdini, in feature films, animation, or VFX.
2. Deep understanding of hair / fur physics and styling, with advanced skills in Houdini’s grooming tools.
3. Previous experience with Maya is beneficial; ability to script in Python is advantageous.
4. Excellent leadership and communication skills, capable of inspiring a team and collaborating effectively across departments.
5. Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
6. Portfolio / reel that showcases a strong artistic sense and technical mastery in grooming, particularly with Houdini.