Senior Groom TD

One of us is looking for a groom artist who has experience in creating photo realistic grooms for VFX projects.Alongside a good technical knowledge of grooming workflows within VFX, the candidate must also have a good eye for groom detail that is capable of matching onset data and also the ability to translate reference groom material onto fantasy creatures.Previous experience in feather and plumage work is also highly desirable. A portfolio of work that demonstrates these qualities is also required for consideration towards this role.RequirementsResponsibilities:Providing a range of grooms that will include various human hair styles, creature grooms, feathers and peach fuzz.Contributing to workflow and pipeline discussions for groom and also aiding in documenting workflows as needed.Liaison with other departments involved in the creature workflow - Modelling, Rigging, Animation, Lighting and CFX. Meeting set schedules and deadlines while maintaining the highest standardsRegularly communicating with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlinesWhat we are looking for:Previous experience in a similar role.Experienced in Houdini’s grooming tools.An understanding of grooms CFX requirements.Good problem solving skills.Team oriented crew member with good communication skills.BenefitsIn return we offer:25 days holiday, plus bank holidays2 paid volunteering days per calendar yearHybrid workingCompany pension and life insuranceMedicash healthcare coverA calendar full of wrap parties and other social eventsHours and locationOur core hours are 9.30am to 6.30pm or 10am to 7pm Monday to Friday.We have a great office in Old Street where you would be based. This is an hybrid role where you would be required to work in the studio a minimum 2 days a week. To applyYou need to have a current and full work permit for the region that you’ll be working in. Please disclose if you need sponsorship support to be able to work for One of Us.

One of us is looking for a groom artist who has experience in creating photo realistic grooms for VFX projects.

Alongside a good technical knowledge of grooming workflows within VFX, the candidate must also have a good eye for groom detail that is capable of matching onset data and also the ability to translate reference groom material onto fantasy creatures.

Previous experience in feather and plumage work is also highly desirable.

A portfolio of work that demonstrates these qualities is also required for consideration towards this role.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Providing a range of grooms that will include various human hair styles, creature grooms, feathers and peach fuzz.
• Contributing to workflow and pipeline discussions for groom and also aiding in documenting workflows as needed.
• Liaison with other departments involved in the creature workflow - Modelling, Rigging, Animation, Lighting and CFX.
• Meeting set schedules and deadlines while maintaining the highest standards
• Regularly communicating with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlines

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experienced in Houdini’s grooming tools.
• An understanding of grooms CFX requirements.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Team oriented crew member with good communication skills.

Benefits

In return we offer:

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• 2 paid volunteering days per calendar year
• Hybrid working
• Company pension and life insurance
• Medicash healthcare cover
• A calendar full of wrap parties and other social events

Hours and location

Our core hours are 9.30am to 6.30pm or 10am to 7pm Monday to Friday.

We have a great office in Old Street where you would be based. This is an hybrid role where you would be required to work in the studio a minimum 2 days a week.

To apply

You need to have a current and full work permit for the region that you’ll be working in. Please disclose if you need sponsorship support to be able to work for One of Us.

Founded in London in 2004 by Rachael Penfold, Dominic Parker and Tom Debenham, One of Us is an award-winning visual effects studio for feature films, episodic, commercial projects, as well as immersive art installations. Highly regarded for our design-led concept work, One of Us remains a key creative partner and collaborator to visionary directors. Our commitment to creative excellence underpins everything we do. With the opening of our Paris studio in 2021, One of Us has continued to expand upon and diversify our portfolio of work, which includes bespoke creature design, immersive world building and creating unforgettable on screen moments across the full spectrum of VFX disciplines. In July 2024, Basilic Fly Studio invested in One of Us, a partnership that brings significant mutual benefits. This acquisition allows the sharing of resources and expertise, while creating greater efficiencies and a more agile, scalable VFX offering for our clients. While One of Us and Basilic Fly will maintain their own brand identities, this partnership offers new opportunities for growth and development while building on our individual reputations for creative excellence and high quality work.

Founded in London in 2004 by Rachael Penfold, Dominic Parker and Tom Debenham, One of Us is an award-winning visual effects studio for feature films, episodic, commercial projects, as well as immersive art installations. Highly regarded for our design-led concept work, One of Us remains a key creative partner and collaborator to visionary directors. Our commitment to creative excellence underpins everything we do. With the opening of our Paris studio in 2021, One of Us has continued to expand upon and diversify our portfolio of work, which includes bespoke creature design, immersive world building and creating unforgettable on screen moments across the full spectrum of VFX disciplines.

In July 2024, Basilic Fly Studio invested in One of Us, a partnership that brings significant mutual benefits. This acquisition allows the sharing of resources and expertise, while creating greater efficiencies and a more agile, scalable VFX offering for our clients. While One of Us and Basilic Fly will maintain their own brand identities, this partnership offers new opportunities for growth and development while building on our individual reputations for creative excellence and high quality work.