Senior Feather Grooming Artist

4 Weeks ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

Zoic Studios is seeking a Senior Feather Grooming Artist for a 4-6 week project to create feathers for a CG character. Responsibilities include creating complex feather and fur simulations using Houdini, collaborating with other departments, implementing best practices, developing shaders, sharing knowledge, and assisting in tool development. The artist will report to the project CG Supervisors and Character Supervisor.
Must have:
  • Proficiency in Houdini for grooming.
  • Ability to create cg feather/fur and hair simulations.
  • Experience troubleshooting feather/fur requirements.
  • 5 + years’ experience within TV and film VFX pipeline.
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of V-ray an asset
  • Simulating cloth and other dynamics systems a plus!

Job Details

Senior Feather Grooming Artist

This position is based in Vancouver. All applicants must reside in British Columbia, Canada.

About Zoic

Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company that specializes in high end visual effects for television, film, and advertising. Our mantra is Visual Evolution - we focus on every part of the process, from the final picture to the pipeline used to create them.  

Are you looking for your next creative and technical challenge? Come join our team! 

Why Join Zoic?

  • We are an Artist owned and operated VFX studio.
  • We love what we do and always stay curious about new technology and techniques.
  • We respect work/life balance in a hectic industry.
  • We work with a team from all walks of life and backgrounds.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a Senior Feather Grooming Artist to join the team. This is a 4-6 week project-based position that will help create feathers for a CG character. The Grooming Artist reports to the project CG Supervisors and Character Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

  • Create complex feather and fur simulations for characters - both humans and creatures
  • Use Houdini for grooming
  • Work closely with other departments to ensure grooms created work through the pipeline
  • Implement best practices, and anticipate potential problems
  • Developing shaders and general look development
  • Sharing knowledge with other artists, and assisting in producing training documentation
  • Work with pipeline and tools department to assist in the development of proprietary tool sets around grooming and simulating

Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in Houdini
  • Ability to create cg feather/fur and hair simulations
  • Experience troubleshooting feather/fur requirements on shot-by-shot basis
  • Ability to work self-directed and follow specific direction when given
  • Experience with both organic and hard surface modeling
  • 5 + years’ experience within TV and film VFX pipeline
  • Photorealistic texturing experience
  • Knowledge of V-ray an asset
  • Up-to-date reel
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Strong attention to detail and follow through.
  • Positive attitude, hard worker, flexible schedule for deliveries
  • Pro-active team member who demonstrates a strong sense of creativity and respect for aesthetics
  • Candidates must provide updated reel showcasing grooming specific work.
  • Simulating cloth and other dynamics systems a plus!

Additional information

  • British Columbia Senior Employees Pay Range: $50 - $65   (The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position)
  • Candidates MUST be located in British Columbia, Canada.  At the moment this is a remote (work from home) position with the option of working within our studio.
  • Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
  • All remote positions require the candidate to have a reliable internet connection via ethernet and work on Pacific Standard Time.
  • This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
  • Due to the sheer volume of applications, we receive, we regret that only those selected to interview will be contacted.

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