Lead Groom Artist – Expression of InterestThis role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role thatis open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from a recruiter.Position SummaryILM’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. The Groom Lead is responsible for the creation of outstanding character and creature grooms. They have experience in leading/mentoring teams, and understanding in all aspects of Groom work in a production pipeline.What You’ll DoCreation of fur/feather/hair grooms for characters, creatures and props using a mix of off the shelf and ILM proprietary toolsSupport other artists when needed to make sure they are meeting all requirements of the showCollaborate with Creature TDs to determine requirements and solutions for dynamicsWork closely with additional departments in the Creature workflow including Modeling, Lookdev, Textures and Production for all technical, aesthetic and schedule needsHave a proactive role in driving the production schedule, making sure the work is well understood,



bids are appropriate and that assets are being delivered efficiently.Participate as a team member in achieving various aesthetic solutions; provides feedbackto other members of the production team by attending dailies on a regular basisTrain and mentor new artists as well as provide technical assistance to the show supervisors before and during the productionMaintains or exceeds consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality workIndependently and alongside the local Groom HOD be a driving force working with the global Groom teams to ensure development of the department, its technology, workflows and talent. Proactively bring new ideas and solutions to the table to raise the entire department up in quality and efficiencyWhat We’re Looking For5+ years of proven experience within a high-end VFX facilityGood knowledge and proven experience of developing tool sets, templates and defining workflowsExperience leading and mentoring other artists.Demo reel and portfolio illustrating knowledge and experience in high end VFXAttention to detailProven Groom skills within a high-end VFX production environmentMust have a valuable creative and critical eye for driving the look and feel of a groom, especially when direction is unclear. Takes ownership in the ability to interpret others visions to realise an end goalAbility to learn quickly and assimilate new informationGood interpersonal skillsExpert in HoudiniNice to have:Good organizational skillsProficient in Maya, Mari, zbrush, photoshopAbility to liaise with various parts of the Computer Graphics pipelineAbility to navigate complex Computer Graphics pipelinesJoin ILMThe hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$126,800 to C$162,300 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Lead Groom Artist - Expression Of Interest - C$126,800 - C$162,300 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 ILM
📍 Winnipeg