Technical Art Generalist
Mythical GamesSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Visual EffectsIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Digital Arts or equivalent experience (preferred)
- Working knowledge of Maya and XGen (required)
- Excellent knowledge of Zbrush and/or Mudbox
- Mari, 3ds Max, V-Ray, and Nuke experience (plus)
- Excellent technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Experience working on creatures, digital doubles, topology, and blend shapes (preferred)
- Eye for detail and able to QA their own work to ensure the highest quality before assets handoff
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills; experience working under tight deadlines
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as a team player
- A clear understanding of color space, shading, lighting, and rendering methodologies
- Strong understanding of the visual effects pipeline
- Excellent technical and artistic skills
- Ability to mentor and guide junior artists
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of CFX Groom artists, providing clear guidance, feedback, and technical support
- Create high-quality hair, fur, and feather grooms for characters and creatures, adhering to artistic and technical specifications
- Develop and implement efficient grooming workflows, tools, and pipelines
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to grooming, including simulation, texturing, rendering and integration
- Optimize grooms for performance and memory efficiency without compromising visual fidelity
- Collaborate closely with various departments, including modeling, surfacing and internal CFX setup artists to ensure seamless integration of groom into the pipeline
- Collaborate with CFX Department Supervisor/s and Show Supervisor/s to maintain a high standard of quality and consistency across all CFX assets in the project
- Contribute to the development of departmental best practices and documentation
- Participate in bidding and scheduling discussions as needed
- Ensure that all CFX work adheres to project deadlines and budget constraints
- Mentor and train junior groom artists, fostering their growth and development
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What software experience is required for the Lead Groom Artist role?
Working knowledge of Maya and XGen is required, with excellent knowledge of Zbrush and/or Mudbox. Experience with Mari, 3ds Max, V-Ray, and Nuke is a plus.
What are the key responsibilities of a Lead Groom Artist?
Responsibilities include leading a team of CFX Groom artists, creating high-quality hair, fur, and feather grooms, developing efficient workflows, troubleshooting technical issues, optimizing performance, collaborating with other departments, mentoring juniors, and ensuring adherence to deadlines and budgets.
Is a degree required for this position?
A Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Digital Arts or equivalent experience is preferred, but not strictly required.
What leadership skills are needed for the Lead Groom Artist role?
The role requires the ability to lead and manage a team, provide guidance, feedback, and technical support, mentor junior artists, and foster their growth.
What is the compensation for the Lead Groom Artist position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Scanline VFX
Provides visual effects and real-time production
About Scanline VFX
Scanline VFX specializes in creating visual effects for films and television. The company uses its proprietary fluid simulation software, Flowline, to produce realistic natural elements like fire, smoke, and water. This software has been recognized with an Academy Award for its technical achievements. Scanline VFX stands out from its competitors by combining a large, diverse team of over 1,200 professionals with significant investments in its technology and infrastructure, particularly from Netflix. This allows them to take on a wide range of projects, both for Netflix and other clients. The goal of Scanline VFX is to help filmmakers achieve their artistic visions while pushing the limits of what can be done in visual effects and real-time production.
Grünwald, GermanyHeadquarters
1989Year Founded
M_AND_ACompany Stage
Design, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Professional Development Budget
Flexible Work Hours
Risks
Increased competition from emerging VFX studios in Asia.
AI-driven VFX tools may disrupt traditional workflows.
Volatility in streaming service investments could impact Scanline's project pipeline.
Differentiation
Scanline VFX's proprietary software, Flowline, creates photorealistic natural phenomena.
Eyeline Studios offers unmatched flexibility in real-time filmmaking.
Scanline VFX has a global presence with studios in seven key locations.
Upsides
Netflix's investment enhances Scanline's pipeline and infrastructure.
Rising demand for high-quality VFX in streaming content benefits Scanline.
Expansion into South Korea capitalizes on emerging market opportunities.
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