ILM’s Groom Artist Team creates hair, fur and feather grooms for characters and creatures as part of high-end VFX projects
Job Summary
ILM’s Groom Artist Team creates hair, fur and feather grooms for characters and creatures as part of high-end VFX projects.
The role involves collaboration with Creature TDs and other departments including Modeling, Animation and Lighting to deliver high quality work on deadlines.
Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help grow, innovate, create the best stories and stay relevant in a rapidly changing world.
Matching Summary
ILM’s Groom Artist Team creates hair, fur and feather grooms for characters and creatures as part of high-end VFX projects.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Proven Groom skills in VFX production
Experience with hair, fur, and feather grooming
Collaboration with Creature TDs and CG pipeline
Painting colour and specular maps
High-end VFX facility experience
Nice-to-have
Proficient in Maya, Houdini, Mari, Zbrush, Photoshop
Good organizational skills
Texture and surfacing painting skills
Ability to navigate complex CG pipelines
Good interpersonal skills
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts or equivalent
5+ years relevant experience
Demo reel and portfolio required
Experience in a high-end VFX production environment