Senior Grooming Artist

Designation: Senior (discipline)
Reports to: Team Lead
Reportees: N/A

Key Responsibilities 
1. Creative 
2. Technical 
3. On Time Delivery
4. Collaboration 
5. Communication 

1. Creative: Senior Artists have a commanding grasp of, and ability to execute on the artistic fundamentals of (discipline). They help set benchmarks through example, and assist their teams in a mentoring capacity.

• Have a strong understanding of and keen eye for the artistic fundamentals of (discipline)
• Deliver high quality work with minimal direction from Team Lead and Supervisor
• Able to quickly adapt to various artistic styles
• Be aware of how each task fits into the broader project
• Be intimately familiar with the artistic style, and do’s and don’ts of the project
• Be proactive in helping guide and mentor teammates
• Create and / or collect appropriate references for each new task, and assist less experienced members of the team in the same
• Reliably understand and apply feedback from Team Leads & Supervisors
• Be cognizant of, and endeavor to avoid repeat feedback
• Apply what has been learned from each task to the next in an effort to hone their artistic abilities

2. Technical: Senior Artists possess a strong understanding of the technical requirements of   their work, and ensure they are met

• Take ownership in ensuring proper QC is applied to all tasks
• Have a firm understanding of the project’s pipeline
• Ensure proper naming conventions are adhered to
• Be fluent in the use of software / tools / hardware used on the project, and commonly used throughout the studio

3. On Time Delivery: Senior  Artists ensure their work is completed within the allotted schedule at or above the required level of artistic quality

• Be cognitive of quotas / deadlines to ensure review points are properly prioritized
• Ensure work is reviewed by Team Leads and Supervisors in a timely manner
• Submit work for Supervisor review by one half hour prior to scheduled Supervisor review time
• Ensure that all notes are properly addressed before submitting work for review
• Identify and flag issues that may interfere with on time deliveries, and offer solutions
• Take on additional work as needed to alleviate less experienced team members

4. Collaboration: Senior  Artists actively engage with their Teammates, Leads, and Sups to ensure the overall production runs smoothly

• Be aware of how each task affects the work of direct teammates, as well as reporting managers and teams throughout the pipeline
• Be present during standard studio operating hours, and avoid uninformed leaves other than emergency situations
• Be aware of calendars and attend scheduled trainings / meetings / events in a timely manner

5. Communication: Strong communication is a crucial part of Senior Artists delivering work that flows and is consistent with the rest of their project

• Be a positive example for the team in proactive participation in team meetings and activities
• Ask questions and suggest ideas at the beginning of a new task with the goal of gaining absolute clarity 
• Attend and actively participate in dailies, weeklies, team or leadership meetings, and handout sessions
• Actively seek assistance as needed to avoid extended delays