Groomer - Asset Dept

Groomer - Asset Dept

Purpose of the job

The Groomer works under the guidance of the Asset Groom Lead and the ASSET Supervisors in order to provide all aspects of grooming for humans, animals, clothing and environments.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Style and design hair, and partner with supervisors to create desired hairstyles, fur,feathers,

digital wardrobes and cg environments.

• Take existing hair styles and update/modify for shot specific variations of character
• Add hair detail to props, environments and costumes

Skills, Education and/or Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Art, or related field, or comparable work experience
• Familiarity with Houdini grooming, and any other nodal hair system (Yeti, xGen, etc.) or

proprietary hair system

• Competency in Houdini, Maya
• Artistic eye
• A willingness to learn and grow, have strong listening skills, and be open to constructive

criticism

• Creativity, patience, and ability to work as a team player in a high pressure, deadline-driven

environment

• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency and/or experience in the following would be a plus but not a requirement: rigging,

modeling, texture, VEX,Python, and/or Mel scripting

Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands

• Office working environment
• Hours for this position are based on normal working hours but will require extra hours pending

production needs

• Walking/bending/sitting

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. Digital Domain 3.0, Inc management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs Compensation Range: $25.00 per hour to $65.00 per hour. The posted range describes the minimum to maximum range for this job description in the state of California and the provinces of British Columbia and Quebec. The range is posted in accordance with applicable law. The range for this same position may be lower or higher in markets outside of California or the provinces of British Columbia and Quebec. Offered base pay is contingent on internal equity, as well as the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other factors. As an equal employment opportunity employer, Digital Domain commits to a work environment free from unlawful discrimination where all employees are treated equally with dignity, respect and on the basis of individual experience and potential, without regard to any personal classifications protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of DD's values as a company. Our goal is to increase the attraction, retention, and advancement of women, persons of color, indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, individuals who identify as LGBTQ2S and all under-represented groups in skilled occupations within the entertainment and technology sectors. Building a diverse and inclusive workplace is critical to the success of our business and the well-being of our people. It drives innovation, new ideas, and most importantly, a safe and collaborative environment for you. We invite you to join us on this journey to help us better represent the world we live in, at the places we work, and to create a space where each individual feels comfortable bringing their whole self to work.