Groom Artist

7 days ago

Sydney, Australia Industrial Light & Magic Full time

ILM’s Groom Artist Team sits alongside our Digital Model Shop and Creature Teams. Creating hair, fur and/or feather grooms for characters and creatures as part of the Creature / Character pipeline for high-end VFX projects.

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Creation of fur/feather/hair/environment grooms for characters, creatures and environments using a mix of off the shelf and ILM proprietary tools
- Collaborate with Creature TD’s to determine requirements and solutions for dynamics and layouts
- Paint colour and specular maps for hair, fur and feathers
- Work closely with additional departments in the Creature workflow including Modeling, Animation and Lighting
- Maintains or exceeds consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work

**Required Skills / Technical Competencies**:

- Proven experience within a high-end VFX facility
- Demo reel and portfolio illustrating knowledge and experience in painting, illustration or design
- Familiarity with film production; computer graphics
- Attention to detail
- Proven Groom skills within a high-end VFX production environment
- Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new information
- Good interpersonal skills

**Preferred Skills / Competencies**:

- Good organizational skills
- Grooming portfolio with creatures, digidoubles, and feathers
- Ability to liaise with various parts of the Computer Graphics pipeline
- Proficient in Maya, Houdini, Mari (preferred), Zbrush, Photoshop, or Bodypaint
- Ability to navigate complex Computer Graphics pipelines
- Texture/ Surfacing painting skills are a plus.

**Education / Experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts or equivalent with a strong traditional art foundations: including but not limited to figure drawing, concept art and illustration.
- 5+ years relevant experience

JoinILM

This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic.

Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

  • Environment Surfacing Artist

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia DNEG Group Full time

    Key Responsibilities - Create unique CG environment surfacing and grooming using provided reference material. - Submit your work to dailies and attend production reviews. Receive and address artistic and technical feedback. - Quality check your work before handing off to downstream depts using DNEG protocols. - Learn and become familiar with DNEG...

  • Environment Surfacing Artist

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia DNEG Group Full time

    Key ResponsibilitiesCreate unique CG environment surfacing and grooming using provided reference material. Submit your work to dailies and attend production reviews. Receive and address artistic and technical feedback. Quality check your work before handing off to downstream depts using DNEG protocols. Learn and become familiar with DNEG Surfacing...

  • Environment Surfacing Artist

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia DNEG Group Full time

    Key ResponsibilitiesCreate unique CG environment surfacing and grooming using provided reference material.Submit your work to dailies and attend production reviews. Receive and address artistic and technical feedback.Quality check your work before handing off to downstream depts using DNEG protocols.Learn and become familiar with DNEG Surfacing Dept...

  • Look Development Artist

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Industrial Light & Magic Full time

    The Look Development Artist is responsible for producing high quality look dev and shading for our CG assets used in production. Have the flexibility of moving into lighting shot production, producing high end lighting during show production. We are looking for a creative who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, team -...

  • 4 - Lighting Artists - Sydney

    1 week ago

    Sydney, Australia Fin Design + Effects Full time

    Fin Design + Effects is currently expanding its Lighting Department and we are looking for a Head of Lighting, a Senior Lighting Artist and a Mid-level Lighting Artist. This is a great opportunity to join a distinguished team of animation and VFX artists who have produced a great variety of incredible work including Elvis, Thor: Love and Thunder, Three...

  • Surfacing Artist

    4 days ago

    Sydney, Australia Analyticsengineering Full time

    Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent across three vibrant locations globally. Come join us! Job Summary: We are seeking Surfacing/Look Development/Shading...

  • Surfacing Artist

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Analyticsengineering Full time

    Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent across three vibrant locations globally. Come join usJob Summary:We are seeking Surfacing/Look Development/Shading Artists...

  • Surfacing Artist

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Flying Bark Productions Full time

    Join to apply for the Surfacing Artist role at Flying Bark ProductionsJoin to apply for the Surfacing Artist role at Flying Bark ProductionsFlying Bark Productions is working on exciting projects such as Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix's Stranger Things animated series, as well as our production Tales From Outer Suburbia by Shaun...

  • Surfacing Artist

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Flying Bark Productions Full time

    Join to apply for the Surfacing Artist role at Flying Bark ProductionsJoin to apply for the Surfacing Artist role at Flying Bark ProductionsFlying Bark Productions is working on exciting projects such as Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix's Stranger Things animated series, as well as our production Tales From Outer Suburbia by Shaun...

  • Brow, Lash or Cosmetic Tattoo Artist for Luxury Brow Brand

    3 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Amy Jean Brow Agency Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Brow, Lash and/or Cosmetic Tattooist – Sydney CBD and Double BayABOUT THE BUSINESSAmy Jean Brow Agency is Australia's leading destination for luxury brow and cosmetic tattooing services. With five signature Brow Boutiques across the East Coast - Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney CBD, Melbourne, and Double Bay. In addition to our in-salon treatments, we offer...