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The Groom Artist is responsible for creating high-quality hair, fur, and feather grooms for characters and creatures, ensuring they meet artistic and technical specifications for visual effects projects. This role requires a strong eye for detail, technical proficiency, and the ability to work collaboratively within a production pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
Create photo-real hair, fur, and feather grooms for digital doubles and creatures
Work closely with modeling, surfacing, rigging, and CFX departments to ensure seamless integration of grooms into the pipeline
Implement improvements and changes based on review feedback from supervisors and leads
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to grooming, including simulation, texturing, rendering, and integration
Optimize grooms for performance and memory efficiency without compromising visual fidelity
Maintain a high standard of quality and consistency across all groom assets in the project
Work independently on defined tasks while collaborating with other artists and supervisors during the look development process
Adhere to project deadlines and technical specifications
Learn and adapt to new workflows and methods quickly
Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Digital Arts or equivalent experience (preferred)
Working knowledge of industry-standard grooming software, Houdini, is required
Strong understanding of hair, fur, and feather anatomy, physics, and rendering principles
Demonstrable experience with character rigging, modeling, and texturing workflows as they relate to grooming
Excellent artistic eye for detail, form, and realism
Excellent technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Experience working on creatures, digital doubles, topology, and blend shapes (preferred)
Eye for detail and able to QA their own work to ensure the highest quality before assets handoff
Excellent time management and prioritization skills; experience working under tight deadlines
Able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as a team player
A clear understanding of color space, shading, lighting, and rendering methodologies
Experience with Nuke/Mari/V-Ray/3dsMax is a plus
Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, VEX) is a plus
Experience with character simulation is a plus
About Us
Eyeline is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality. By blending the time-honored craft of filmmaking with breakthrough technologies, we unlock bold, cinematic visions at scale. Our three pillars - VFX, Studios and Labs - form the creative spine of Eyeline, guiding how we think, work, and show up in every frame.
At Eyeline, we believe technology serves artistry and our people are the soul behind everything we do, deepening creative connection, rather than replacing it. We build worlds with exceptional craft and precision, working hand in hand with our creative partners from concept to final pixel.
Netflix Investment- Eyeline
With the support of Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in visual effects and virtual production technology. In addition to our work with Netflix, we continue to partner with a wide range of long-standing and new clients worldwide.
Come as you are
We are looking for those seeking to take risks with us, those driven by passion for their craft. To us, these are key ingredients that we look for in our team. We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.
