Groom TD

Company Description

As a company founded and run by an artist, it’s our mission to provide talented artists with the freedom and resources they need to deliver quality work and to thrive in a fun and creative environment.

Job Description

Only applicants located in the GTA or willing to relocate before their start date will be considered.

Under the supervision of the CG Supervisor, the Groom TD is responsible for creating hair, fur and feather grooms for photo-realistic creatures

Responsibilities

• Creation of hair, fur and feathers grooms for photo-realistic creatures
• Work closely with the Creature FX Department for the develop of simulation setups
• Involvement in the development of departmental tools and techniques
• Regularly communicating with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlines
• To be able to work with the visual effects supervisor, and the lead CG artist to determine the best creative approaches and techniques for all the different steps in a 3D production pipeline.
• Be able to deliver work within established project targets and the high quality standards of the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role in a VFX studio
• Previous experience on CG creature projects
• Excellent knowledge of Maya
• Experience with Houdini, an asset
• Experience with other fur systems
• Knowledge of lighting, rendering and/or scripting
• Experience in the following dynamic simulation: cloth, hair/fur, feathers, skin and muscle, an asset
• Self-driven, good communicator, and a great-team player
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Work ethic focused on the dynamism and collaboration
• Ability to perform multiple tasks set priorities and problem solving

Additional Information

• Full-time, Permanent Contract;
• 5 paid sick days;
• 2 additional statutory holidays in the winter holidays;
• Group Insurance, access to Dialogue online support and to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• RRSP with employer contribution;
• Discounts with Bixi, Bota Bota Spa, Nautilus Plus and many more local businesses.

Diversity is a core value at Rodeo FX. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable work environment where diversity is celebrated and valued. We believe every member on our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to perceive and interact with the world, identify challenges, and to design and deliver projects.