Groom Supervisor - Expression of Interest at The Walt Disney Company

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Visual Effects, Entertainment, FilmIndustries

Requirements

Experience in creating hair, fur, and feather grooms for characters, creatures, and props using off-the-shelf and proprietary tools
Experience leading and mentoring teams in a production pipeline
Ability to supervise, provide direction, and ensure quality control for groom creation and rendering according to project designs and visual style
Experience in all aspects of groom work in a VFX production environment
Ability to assess technical feasibility of designs and implement production-friendly workflows
Skills in bidding work, driving schedules, and balancing artistic and productivity requirements
Experience guiding artists' professional development, providing performance feedback, team building, and maintaining morale
Involvement in recruiting and staffing, assessing candidates, and collaborating on hiring decisions
Ability to train, mentor new artists, and provide technical assistance to supervisors
Capacity to maintain high productivity, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality work
Experience balancing time across multiple shows to drive quality standards
Proactive approach to developing department technology, workflows, talent, and bringing new ideas/solutions

Responsibilities

Create outstanding fur, feather, and hair grooms for characters, creatures, and props
Supervise and direct a team of groom artists, ensuring grooms meet project style and quality
Consult with VFX Supervisor, CG Supervisor, Model Supervisor, Look Development Supervisor, Texture Supervisor, and Lighting Supervisor on technical feasibility and workflows
Bid work, drive the groom schedule, and balance artistic/productivity needs with production management and other supervisors
Attend show production and team meetings to ensure effective communication
Guide artists' professional development, provide performance feedback, facilitate team building, and maintain positive morale
Participate in recruiting and staffing the Groom team, assessing candidates, and collaborating on hiring
Ensure artists meet show requirements and oversee their work
Collaborate with Modeling, Look Development, Texture, Simulation, Rigging, and Production departments for technical, aesthetic, and schedule needs
Train and mentor new artists, provide technical assistance to show supervisors
Maintain consistent productivity, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality work
Work on the department across multiple shows to elevate groom quality
Drive department development with local and global Groom teams, advancing technology, workflows, and talent, and proactively introduce new ideas/solutions

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GroomingFur GroomsHair GroomsFeather GroomsVFX PipelineTeam SupervisionQuality ControlCreature PipelineMentoring

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote or hybrid role?

This role is considered Hybrid, meaning the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.

What are the main responsibilities of the Groom Supervisor?

The Groom Supervisor creates fur/feather/hair grooms for characters and creatures, supervises and directs a team of artists, ensures quality control and delivery of grooms, drives groom schedules, and guides artists' professional development.

What skills and experience are needed for this position?

Candidates need experience in leading and mentoring teams, all aspects of groom work in a production pipeline, creation of fur/feather/hair grooms using off-the-shelf and proprietary tools, and driving groom technology and workflows.

What is the company culture like for the Groom team?

The role serves as a role model for the Groom team, fostering a collaborative team environment, guiding professional development, facilitating team building, and maintaining positive morale.

Is this position currently open, and how do I apply?

This is an expression of interest posting for future consideration; the role is not open at this time. Submit your resume to be considered if the role becomes available, and you may receive contact from a recruiter.