Senior Grooming TD
On-siteMadrid, Madrid, Spain
Job Summary
Create complex, artistically appealing hairstyles, grooms, and surfacing for human characters, furry creatures, feathered characters, props, and elements. Maintain current artistic methodologies and technology trends to strengthen the creative and technical environment. Develop departmental tools and techniques while working within the established pipeline. Collaborate with the team to provide support, guidance, and instruction for artistic and professional growth. Follow supervisor and lead guidance to ensure desired work is delivered and deadlines are met. Perform multiple tasks, set priorities, and problem solve.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years in VFX or animation industries
- 3+ years in the animation industry
- Must have a good understanding of the processes of grooming, surfacing, rendering, simulation
- Ability to consistently produce high quality grooms and delivering on schedule
- Strong knowledge of Houdini
Desired Qualifications
- Depth of knowledge in groom & surfacing tools, renderers (Houdini, Maya, xGen, Yeti, Shave and Haircut, Mari, Substance, Arnold or Renderman)
- Knowledge of CFX and simulation tools a plus (nhair, carbon, vellum)
- Knowledge of Python or C/C++ programming, VEX and Houdini HDA creation is a plus
- High English level desirable
- Spanish desirable
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