Job Description

Company DescriptionMoving Picture Company (MPC) is a global VFX studio with decades of storytelling experience across the feature film and episodic industries, with award-winning highlights including The Lion King, 1917, The Mandalorian, and Wandavision.MPCs global network of artists is constantly innovating to bring unimaginable ideas to life through cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity. Part of the Technicolor Creative Studios network, MPC continues to lead the visual arts industry, building authentic and long-lasting connections with audiences across screens worldwide.Groom Senior / Mid Artist are responsible for creating believable hair, fur, and feather grooms for characters and environments on high-end VFX film shows. You will be a part of our groom department but will be working closely with Asset Supervisors and CG supervisors regarding the requirements for their workflow. You will also work closely with the modelling, rigging and lookdev teams to ensure the best quality work is being produced at all times.Must Have SkillsProven production experience on high-end VFX feature filmsPrevious experience with proprietary or third-party grooming tools (Xgen, Houdini , Yeti referred)Eye for detail and a strong sense of logicAn appreciation of both the aesthetic and technical requirements of the roleWillingness to take ownership of the team and debug issues throughout the pipelineExperience meeting deadlines while retaining a high quality of work.QualificationsAdded AdvantageExperience of working under a Unix/Linux systems environmentFamiliar with common rendering workflows and a scripting backgroundExperience with dynamic hair simulation, and common industry standard solvers (Houdini Carbon, Vellum and NHair)Strong appreciation for procedural workflows and previous experience in other related disciplines (FX, CFX, Lookdev)Management SkillsOrganised, pro-active and a self-starterA team player and clear communicator, and a keenness for collaborationAdaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques - including proprietary softwareCalm under pressure and committed to meet production deadlinesA positive, can-do attitudeAdditional InformationPlease click to review our privacy notices for job applicants.If you require assistance applying, please reach out to and we\'ll be happy to assist.TECHNICOLOR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERTechnicolor complies and prohibits against discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), mental and/or physical disability or handicap, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state/provincial or local law.

Technicolor Group