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    Groom (Houdini) Artist - Feature Animation - Vancouver, Canada - Bardel Entertainment

    Bardel Entertainment
    Bardel Entertainment Vancouver, Canada

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    OUR STORY
    For more than 35 years, Bardel Entertainment has led the animation industry through unwavering commitment to quality, creativity, and innovation. We are an internationally recognized, Emmy Award-winning studio – in two prominent Canadian cities, Vancouver and Kelowna – and the creative force behind top audience hits such as The Dragon Prince, Rick and Morty, Teen Titans Go, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

    As a Grooming Artist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the fur and hair of our animated characters look realistic, expressive, and visually appealing. You will collaborate closely with our character artists, riggers, and animators to achieve the desired look for each character.

    What you'll be doing:

  • Create hair/fur of assets by using hair/fur grooming tools (Houdini) based on the determined look of a show
  • Collaborate with the lighting, surfacing and simulation teams to ensure the stability of the asset and that the correct implementations are followed for the specific workflow used.
  • Quality checks that all elements are final, approved and ready for animation, FX and lighting departments
  • Collaborate with leads and supervisors in order to manage render times required and final delivery
  • Interpret and implement notes and feedback from director(s) and/or supervisors in a timely manner maintaining the quality expected.
  • Keep the files clean internally and manages the external files based on the studio workflow
  • Provide open communication with team

    • What you'll bring:

  • 3+ years of experience in feature film, TV animation or visual effects.
  • Expert level with one or more procedural groom tools.
  • Good knowledge of Houdini.
  • Proficient in Mari and/or Substance texture painting.
  • Understanding and appreciation of both aesthetic and technical aspects of cloths, fur and hair simulation.
  • Strong emphasis on detail and adherence to robust workflows.
  • Familiarity with Shotgun.
  • Skill in breaking down reference images into logical workflow requirements.
  • Quick learning ability and adaptability to assimilate new information.
  • Effective team player with strong communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to take direction in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment.

    • Location: Priority will be given to BC-based candidates yet Quebec-based candidates are welcome to apply.

    Salary: $1,400 - $1,800 CAD Weekly The Salary Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

    WHY JOIN BARDEL?
    We've got great people here, with good reason We offer extensive, meaningful benefits centred on well-being (RRSP contribution matching, extended health and wellness perks, and paid closures to name a few) as well as a hybrid studio model with flexible schedules. And did we mention that our studios are dog friendly?

    Being a part of our team will have you working on exciting, prominent industry projects and collaborating with influential, creative professionals from around the world. We'll help you grow your career through regular social events and ongoing development opportunities, such as leadership training, workshops, and classes led by experienced industry guest instructors.

    If you're driven by the excitement of tackling creative challenges, leveraging cutting-edge technologies, and pushing the boundaries of diverse entertainment, we invite you to join us – let's create together

    JOIN US
    Ready to apply and join our cast of characters? Fill out the form below with your current resume, samples of your work (e.g. a link to your website or reel – don't be afraid to show off a little), and tell us why YOU are the best person for this role

    GOOD TO KNOW
    Remote work may be considered for this position. Bardel's Hybrid & Remote Work Policy will be presented and open to discussion during the interview process.

    Bardel Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to fostering an inclusive environment – where the strength in the diversity of backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities are not only valued, but essential to our creative process. We hire personnel without discrimination based on race, ancestry, place of origin, citizenship, ethnic origin, colour, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, language, marital status, age, physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability.

    Candidates applying must be based in and legally eligible for work in Canada.

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