Mid Groom Artist (Blender) UNDISCLOSED PROJECT

Under the supervision of the Character Supervisor and Groom Lead/Supervisor the Groom artist provides a hair description of production Assets. The production of these hair descriptions is done in accordance with the internal technical workflow and the artistic vision established on the project.    

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Groom Artist will be required to groom setup and (depending on the productions needs) shade the hair of assets based on concept art and model sheets provided. The production of these hair descriptions is done in accordance with the internal technical workflow and the artistic vision established on the project. Under the supervision of the Groom Lead/Supervisor and the Character Supervisor they have the following missions:

• Create Hair effects on 3D animated characters animals and props by referring to the artistic direction of the project
• Make sure the delivered assets are technically compliant with the production pipeline and workflow
• Be involved in the development of tools used in the department
• Solve problems creatively
• Collaborate with modeling rigging and surfacing in order to meet the technical requirements of each department
• Meet the deadlines timing and production quotas provided by the production coordinator
• Execute the corrections requested by the Supervisor and the Director
• Organize the workload and prepare presentations elements for approval
• Communicate and seek information when necessary
• Maintain a good team dynamic

Qualifications :

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Blender
• Proficiency in Geometry Nodes
• Experience with Geometry Nodes Particle System Grooming / Surfacing / Shading
• Comfortable working in a Linux/Unix environment

Optional Skills:

• Skills in Modeling / Rigging
• Experience with Python

Additional Information :

The person in this role will work closely with our Paris studio in a bilingual environment as well as with international partners talent and clients. They will regularly interact with non-French-speaking stakeholders across various productions and strategic communications in order to present and promote the creative and technical strengths of Mikros Animation on a global scale.

MIKROS ANIMATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mikros Animation complies and prohibits against discrimination on the basis of race religion creed color national origin ancestry medical condition (including genetic characteristics) mental and/or physical disability or handicap marital status sex age veteran status citizenship status sexual orientation gender identity political party preference political belief socioeconomic status familial status registered domestic partner status military service pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal state/provincial or local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time