Wētā FX is currently taking applications from experienced Fur and Hair Groomers to join our Models team based in any of our Hubs in Melbourne, Australia, Vancouver, Canada or Wellington, New Zealand.
The Models department here at Wētā FX is responsible for the creation of the digital assets across all shows. These tasks include character, digital double, organic models, hard surface models, environments, hi-res models for displacement map extraction, low resolution models for previs or crowd simulation, shot sculpting, fur, hair and costume creation using Marvelous Designer.
As a fur groomer you will be assisting with the creation and maintenance of hair & fur grooms for characters and creatures using Weta's proprietary software. You’ll have experience with other fur systems (either commercial or proprietary), a strong working knowledge of lighting, rendering and/or scripting experience.
Our Successful Groom Artists will also have:
At Wētā FX we celebrate our diversity and believe in creating an environment where all our crew feel welcomed, respected, supported and appreciated. We define ourselves by the quality of our work, and we’re striving to build a workplace experience that’s second to none. Here at Wētā FX we value open minds and encourage our crew to be themselves.
We aim to provide a discrimination-free experience, beginning from the moment you apply for a role with us. If there is anything we can do to make the recruitment process easier, please let us know at recruitment@wetafx.co.nz.
Location: Wellington NZ, Melbourne AU, Vancouver Canada