Senior Groom Artist (Blender) - UNDISCLOSED PROJECT - Expression of Interest

Company Description

Mikros Animation is a global CGI animation studio located in Paris, Montreal, Los Angeles, Bangalore and London, dedicated to feature films and episodic content. Since its inception, Mikros Animation has always put creativity and CG artistry at the heart of its animation and production activities, allowing our artists to work across a great variety of stories with a high level of stylized craft. So far, Mikros Animation has contributed to ten released feature animations and to numerous high-quality animated series, for the world’s best-known animation studios, either as creative studio, line producer or executive producer. 

At Mikros Animation, we believe great animation is about making real connections with real people. By partnering with filmmakers to unite their creative visions, with our industry-leading craftsmanship and artistry, we create characters that connect with audiences on an authentic and emotional level to bring powerful stories to life.  

Job Description

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

Please note that this role is not currently active and is being shared as an expression of interest. We anticipate opening new positions in the coming weeks and would like to be prepared ahead of time.

The Groom Artist will be required to groom, setup and (depending on the production's 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