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:
1. The creation of hair/fur/feather grooms for characters and creatures using Framestore's proprietary grooming tools
2. Close liaison with Creature FX simulation TDs over the requirements for dynamics, and the layout of guide hairs
3. Liaison with other departments involved in the creature workflow - Modelling, Rigging, Animation and Lighting
4. Producing render tests of the groom as it progresses
5. Meeting set schedules and deadlines while maintaining the highest standards
6. Regularly communicating with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlines
Essential Skills:
7. Previous experience in a similar role
8. Previous experience on CG creature projects
9. A thorough knowledge of Maya
10. Good problem solving skills
11. An appreciation of both the aesthetic and technical requirements of the role
12. A good eye for detail
13. A strong work ethic, and a willingness to be involved in both development and shot execution
14. The ability to work as part of a team in a challenging and deadline orientated environment
15. A good understanding of pipeline and workflow issues
16. Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to liaise across departments
Desirable Skills:
17. Experience of working under a Unix/Linux systems environment
18. Experience with dynamic hair simulation, or other forms of dynamics
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