Feather Grooming Artist

Summary

Join Zoic Studios, a Visual Effects company, as a Senior Feather Grooming Artist for a 4-6 week project-based position in Vancouver, British Columbia. This role involves creating complex feather and fur simulations for CG characters using Houdini. You will collaborate with other departments, implement best practices, and develop shaders. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of experience in TV and film VFX, proficiency in Houdini, and a strong portfolio showcasing grooming work. The position offers remote work options and a competitive salary range of $50-$65 per hour.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Houdini
• Ability to create cg feather/fur and hair simulations
• Experience troubleshooting feather/fur requirements on shot-by-shot basis
• Ability to work self-directed and follow specific direction when given
• Experience with both organic and hard surface modeling
• 5 + years’ experience within TV and film VFX pipeline
• Photorealistic texturing experience
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and follow through
• Positive attitude, hard worker, flexible schedule for deliveries
• Pro-active team member who demonstrates a strong sense of creativity and respect for aesthetics
• Candidates must provide updated reel showcasing grooming specific work

Responsibilities

• Create complex feather and fur simulations for characters - both humans and creatures
• Use Houdini for grooming
• Work closely with other departments to ensure grooms created work through the pipeline
• Implement best practices, and anticipate potential problems
• Developing shaders and general look development
• Sharing knowledge with other artists, and assisting in producing training documentation
• Work with pipeline and tools department to assist in the development of proprietary tool sets around grooming and simulating

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of V-ray an asset
• Simulating cloth and other dynamics systems a plus!

Benefits

• Remote (work from home) position with the option of working within our studio
• British Columbia Senior Employees Pay Range: $50 - $65