Job Description

Founded in 2013, ICON Creative Studio is Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest independently owned animation entertainment company located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC, Canada. With almost 400 design, storyboarding, modelling, rigging, animation, technical animation, lighting, visual effects and compositing artists alongside creative and management teams. We are looking for Senior Grooming Artists (NOC 52120) to join our team in Suite 200 \xe2\x80\x93 341 Water Street in Vancouver ABOUT THIS POSITION Senior Grooming Artists are vital to the development of characters in the creation process. They are expected to consistently produce at the quality and output level determined by their production. Job duties: General duties that most artists in this occupation, in our studio are doing:

• Get client feedback on the graphic elements they are showcasing as a final composited image, as well as at each stage prior to the final render
• Determine the suited means to produce the desired visual effect and the appropriate method of communication
• Determine which graphic elements are used to produce the final image
• Use image processing, multimedia software, layout and drawing software to produce our final image
• Help guide the company on the timeline required to complete the tasks
• Use photograph and illustrated references to produce our final images
• Establish guidelines for the company\xe2\x80\x99s final images
• Coordinate audio visuals
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Use computer-assisted drawing, modelling, animation, and compositing software to produce final imagery. The imagery is used for printed marketing on each production.
• Provide 3D animated computer illustrations
• The company\xe2\x80\x99s shows are based on adapting existing graphic illustrations into 3D animated content.

Below are specific duties of a Senior Grooming Artist working in our studio

• Develop and maintain all department documentation of current pipeline and techniques
• Procedurally groom hair and fur using XGen, Ornatrix and Yeti.
• Prepares the approved groom for animation rigging.
• Prepares the approved groom for simulation, including and not limited to creating the fur simulation rig for the asset.
• Run realistic and stylized fur simulations in a production environment
• Rendering and QC of fur elements
• Must know how to take a model all the way to completion (Model, UV, Texture, Surface, Light, Render)
• Must possess an artistic eye for form and colour
• May require some guidance in different work flows (topology, texturing, surfacing and uv\xe2\x80\x99ing)
• May require guidance in understanding who and why pipeline works the way it does
• Able to handle a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines
• Take responsibility for their own work and can complete tasks within the time allotted
• Show passion for their craft and engage in similar activities in their spare time, including taking the time to further their knowledge through study
• Able to Identify issues and relay them to team members

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience and training using Maya 2018 and newer.
• Experience with Xgen or, Yeti, or Ornatrix grooming software and tools
• Skilled in Photoshop and or 3D paint software
• Strong communication skills
• Self motivated and eager to learn
• Keen eye for detail, shape and form of hair and fur.
• Good problem solver
• Knowledge of python
• Experience with nCloth
• Experience with nHair
• Able to spot issues and trouble shoot.
• Passion in their task and work on learning new applicable skills in their own time

Term of employment: Full time Language: English Wage: $70,000 - $80,000 annually If this sounds like you, and you are ready to be a part of the fastest growing studio in Vancouver. We want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a portfolio and a resume, with a cover letter describing your suitability for this position through our website: https://www.iconcreativestudio.com Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months Salary: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, BC V6B 1B8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Animators & Digital Effects Artists: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person