Mid Groom Artist (Blender) - UNDISCLOSED PROJECT - Expression of Interest

Mikros Animation is a global CGI animation studio located in Paris, Montreal, Los Angeles, Bangalore and London, dedicated to feature films and episodic content. Since its inception, Mikros Animation has always put creativity and CG artistry at the heart of its animation and production activities, allowing our artists to work across a great variety of stories with a high level of stylized craft. So far, Mikros Animation has contributed to ten released feature animations and to numerous high-quality animated series, for the world’s best-known animation studios, either as creative studio, line producer or executive producer. 

At Mikros Animation, we believe great animation is about making real connections with real people. By partnering with filmmakers to unite their creative visions, with our industry-leading craftsmanship and artistry, we create characters that connect with audiences on an authentic and emotional level to bring powerful stories to life.  

Under the supervision of the Character Supervisor and Groom Lead/Supervisor, the Groom artist provides a hair description of production Assets. The production of these hair descriptions is done in accordance with the internal technical workflow and the artistic vision established on the project.    

RESPONSIBILITIES

Please note that this role is not currently active and is being shared as an expression of interest. We anticipate opening new positions in the coming weeks and would like to be prepared ahead of time.

The Groom Artist will be required to groom, setup and (depending on the production's needs) shade the hair of assets based on concept art and model sheets provided. The production of these hair descriptions is done in accordance with the internal technical workflow and the artistic vision established on the project. Under the supervision of the Groom Lead/Supervisor and the Character Supervisor, they have the following missions:

• Create Hair effects on 3D animated characters, animals and props by referring to the artistic direction of the project
• Make sure the delivered assets are technically compliant with the production pipeline and workflow
• Be involved in the development of tools used in the department
• Solve problems creatively
• Collaborate with modeling, rigging and surfacing in order to meet the technical requirements of each department
• Meet the deadlines, timing and production quotas provided by the production coordinator
• Execute the corrections requested by the Supervisor and the Director
• Organize the workload and prepare presentations elements for approval
• Communicate and seek information when necessary
• Maintain a good team dynamic

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Blender
• Proficiency in Geometry Nodes
• Experience with Geometry Nodes, Particle System Grooming / Surfacing / Shading
• Comfortable working in a Linux/Unix environment

Optional Skills:

• Skills in Modeling / Rigging
• Experience with Python

The person in this role will work closely with our Paris studio in a bilingual environment, as well as with international partners, talent, and clients. They will regularly interact with non-French-speaking stakeholders across various productions and strategic communications, in order to present and promote the creative and technical strengths of Mikros Animation on a global scale.

MIKROS ANIMATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mikros Animation 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.