Groom Artist
About the job
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Job description
Framestore is an Oscar, Bafta, and Emmy award-winning global creative company working in film, advertising, AR/MR/VR, theme park dark rides, and pre/post visualisation work, among many other creative endeavours.
We are looking for Groom Artist to create hair, fur and/or feather grooms for characters and creatures in high end VFX film projects.
Responsibilities:
- The creation of hair/fur/feather grooms for characters and creatures using Framestore's proprietary grooming tools
- Close liaison with Creature FX simulation TDs over the requirements for dynamics, and the layout of guide hairs
- Liaison with other departments involved in the creature workflow - Modelling, Rigging, Animation and Lighting
- Producing render tests of the groom as it progresses
- Meeting set schedules and deadlines while maintaining the highest standards
- Regularly communicating with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlines
Job requirements
Essential Skills:
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Previous experience on CG creature projects
- A thorough knowledge of Maya
- Good problem solving skills
- An appreciation of both the aesthetic and technical requirements of the role
- A good eye for detail
- A strong work ethic, and a willingness to be involved in both development and shot execution
- The ability to work as part of a team in a challenging and deadline orientated environment
- A good understanding of pipeline and workflow issues
- Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to liaise across departments
Desirable Skills:
- Experience of working under a Unix/Linux systems environment
- Experience with dynamic hair simulation, or other forms of dynamics
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About The Company
Framestore combines talent and technology to reframe the possible in film, content, advertising and immersive experiences.
Founded in 1986, Framestore is now a global company of over 3,000 people across eight locations. We create pixel-perfect images for blockbuster films and TV, iconic advertising campaigns and innovative immersive projects.
Our portfolio of work is underpinned by an industry-leading expertise in VFX and has resulted in a multitude of awards including Oscars and BAFTAs as well as a record number of Cannes Lions awards, which all cement our position at the forefront of innovation.
We have studios in London, Montreal, Vancouver, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Mumbai, Melbourne. Visit our website for current vacancies in film, advertising and immersive: https://www.framestore.com/careers
