Job Description

Job Posting Title: Groom Artist
Req ID: 10137787
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LM's Groom Artist Team sits alongside our Digital Model Shop and Creature Teams. Creating hair, fur and/or feather grooms for characters and creatures as part of the Creature / Character pipeline for high-end VFX projects. Primary Responsibilities: ₹ Creation of fur/feather/hair/environment grooms for characters, creatures and environments using a mix of off the shelf and ILM proprietary tools ? Collaborate with Creature TD's to determine requirements and solutions for dynamics and layouts ? Paint colour and specular maps for hair, fur and feathers ? Work closely with additional departments in the Creature workflow including Modeling, Animation and Lighting ? Maintains or exceeds consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work Required Skills / Technical Competencies: ₹ Proven experience within a high-end VFX facility ? Demo reel and portfolio illustrating knowledge and experience in painting, illustration or design ? Familiarity with film production; computer graphics ? Attention to detail ? Proven Groom skills within a high-end VFX production environment ? Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new information ? Good interpersonal skills Preferred Skills / Competencies: ₹ Good organizational skills ? Grooming portfolio with creatures, digidoubles, and feathers ? Ability to liaise with various parts of the Computer Graphics pipeline ? Proficient in Maya, Houdini, Mari (preferred), Zbrush, Photoshop, or Bodypaint ? Ability to navigate complex Computer Graphics pipelines ? Texture/ Surfacing painting skills a plus Education / Experience: ₹ Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or equivalent with a strong traditional art foundations: including but not limited to figure drawing, concept art and illustration ? 5+ years relevant experience
Job Posting Segment: ILM Mumbai
Job Posting Primary Business: ILM Mumbai
Primary Job Posting Category: Groom - Studios
Employment Type: Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Mumbai, India
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Date Posted: 2025-12-02

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