BC - Senior Groom Artist

at  Zoic Studios

SENIOR GROOM ARTIST

This position is onsite, based in Vancouver, BC. (Some remote work may be considered) All applicants must reside in the lower Mainland of BC, 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!

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Groom Artist is responsible for the creation, delivery, and maintenance of high-level hair, fur, feathers, and other forms of grooming for digital characters and environments within LAIKA’s VFX department. This position works closely with Asset Leads and Asset Supervisor to provide technical and aesthetic assistance with expertise to achieve the desired result.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of CG/VFX grooming experience on feature films.
• Strong knowledge of Maya and Houdini.
• Strong understanding of VEX is preferred.
• Experience building a wide variety of grooms (fur, hair, feather, environment grooms, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of procedural workflows in Houdini that goes beyond the grooming tools.
• Knowledge of Houdini, USD, Katana, Renderman, Mari, Zbrush, Karma, and Solaris.
• Background in visual arts/design with a strong understanding of form and movement, preferred.
• Proficiency working in a Linux environment.
• Asset skills such as modeling, texturing, look dev, required.
• Experience with python, a plus.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to learn and adapt to challenges.
  In person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
  Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• British Columbia 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 the Lower Mainland, British Columbia. This Role requires the candidate to work onsite, within our Vancouver Studio in Gastown. (Some remote work may be considered)
• Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
• Any and 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.

Please refer the Job description for details