Job Posting Title:

Groom Artist - Expression of Interest

Req ID:

10121407

Job Description:

This posting is an opportunity for you to submit your resume & reel for future consideration.  Please note that we are not actively hiring for this role at this time. 
 

However, we anticipate this role may be open in the near future.
 

If you would like to be considered, please submit your resume. We will review your work and may contact you when these positions become available.

ILM’s Groom Artist Team sits alongside our Digital Model Shop and Creature Teams. Creating hair, fur and/or feather grooms for characters and creatures as part of the Creature / Character pipeline for high-end VFX projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

Creation of fur/feather/hair/environment grooms for characters, creatures and environments using a mix of off the shelf and ILM proprietary tools

Collaborate with Creature TD’s to determine requirements and solutions for dynamics and layouts

Paint colour and specular maps for hair, fur and feathers

Work closely with additional departments in the Creature workflow including Modeling, Animation and Lighting

Maintains or exceeds consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work

Required Skills / Technical Competencies:

Proven experience within a high-end VFX facility

Demo reel and portfolio illustrating knowledge and experience in painting, illustration or design

Familiarity with film production; computer graphics

Attention to detail

Proven Groom skills within a high-end VFX production environment

Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new information

Good interpersonal skills

Preferred Skills / Competencies:

Good organizational skills

Grooming portfolio with creatures, digidoubles, and feathers

Ability to liaise with various parts of the Computer Graphics pipeline

Proficient in Maya, Houdini, Mari (preferred), Zbrush, Photoshop, or Bodypaint

Ability to navigate complex Computer Graphics pipelines

Texture/ Surfacing painting skills are a plus.

Education / Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts or equivalent with a strong traditional art foundations: including but not limited to figure drawing, concept art and illustration.

5+ years relevant experience

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This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic.

Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Job Posting Segment:

ILM Sydney

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM Sydney

Primary Job Posting Category:

Character Simulations - Studios

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Sydney, Australia

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-05-08