Senior Grooming Artist
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Job Summary
Skydance offers a dynamic inclusive and ever-evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed and growth fostered. The partnership between unique creativity and technological advancements are demonstrated within each pillar of the company. At the heart of it all is a commitment to boldly entertaining and relevant storytelling.
While all Animation studios look to hire people who are creative and hard-working Skydance Animation is specifically looking for pioneers who seek to push the limits of what the worlds most collaborative art form can achieve and to give those pioneers the space and the resources to build a new studio thats doing something different.
For information on Skydances privacy practices see theSkydance EU/UK PersonnelPrivacy Notice located at a Senior Grooming Artistyou will create the highest quality groomsandhair shadinglookdevfor characters of the production.
Responsibilities
- Workswithin art direction guidelines.
- Createscomplex artistically appealing hairstylesgroomsandgroomssurfacing for human characters furry creatures feathered characters props and elements.
- Keepsup on current artistic methodologiestechnologytrendsand tools that best suit the production and the companydeveloping astronger creative and technical environment.
- Getsinvolvedin the development of departmental tools and techniques.
- Workswithin the established pipeline.
- Works together with the team providingsupportguidanceand instructionsin areas that contribute towards their artistic and professional growth.
- Follows supervisors and Leads guidance.
- Worksclosely with production to ensure the desired work is delivered and that deadlines are met.
- Has the ability to perform multiple tasks set priorities and problem solve.
Requirements
- 5 years in VFX or animation industries.
- 3 years in the animation industry.
- Must have a good understanding of the processes of grooming surfacing rendering and simulation.
- Ability to consistently produce high-quality grooms anddeliveron schedule.
- Strong knowledge of Houdini.
- Depth of knowledge in groom & surfacing tools renderers (Houdini MayaxGen Yeti Shave and Haircut Mari SubstanceArnoldor Renderman).
- Knowledge of CFX and simulation toolsisa plus (vellum).
- Knowledge of Python or C/C programming VEX and Houdini HDA creationisa plus.
- High English levelmandatory.
- Spanishdesirable.
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Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film television interactive and animation divisions.
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Senior IC
Key Skills
- Python
- 3ds Max
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Computer Graphics
- Perforce
- Zbrush
- Unreal Engine
- Maya
- Adobe Photoshop
- Scripting
- Unity
- Color Theory
About Company
Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, and interactive platforms.”
