Company: Digital Domain

Groom Artist Job Overview Company: Digital Domain (Digital Domain Productions 3.0, Inc.) Role Title: Groom Artist Department: Asset Department Job Type: Full-Time, Project-Based Status: Non-Exempt Reporting To: Talent and Acquisition Manager Location: California (USA), British Columbia (Canada), and Quebec (Canada) Primary Workflow / Tools: Houdini / Maya / Nodal Hair System Digital Domain Productions 3.0, Inc., a global leader in high-end visual effects and digital human technology, is seeking a creative and technically proficient Groom Artist to join our renowned Asset Department. In this role, you will be responsible for defining the tactile reality of our characters and worlds, crafting intricate hair, fur, feathers, and digital wardrobes that meet the highest standards of photorealism. Compensation & Regional Scope Digital Domain offers competitive hourly rates based on industry standards and regional legislative requirements. The following range is provided in accordance with applicable laws in our primary operating hubs. Hourly Pay Range: $25.00 – $65.00 per hour Primary Locations (for posted range): California (USA) British Columbia (Canada) Quebec (Canada) Compensation Note: Base pay is determined by geographic region, internal equity, job-related skills, and experience Market Variation: Compensation may vary for markets outside California, British Columbia, and Quebec Purpose of the Role The Groom Artist is a specialized artistic and technical role within the Asset Department. Working under the direct guidance of the Asset Groom Lead and the Asset Supervisors, you will provide comprehensive grooming solutions for a variety of digital assets, including humans, animals, clothing, and complex environments. Your work is essential to achieving the VFX Supervisor’s vision and ensuring that every character and prop possesses the level of detail required for AAA feature film and episodic productions. Essential Functions & Responsibilities The responsibilities of a Groom Artist at Digital Domain are both creative and highly technical, requiring a deep understanding of how light, physics, and motion interact with fine-grain digital elements. 1. Creative Styling & Design Asset Grooming: Style and design hair, fur, and feathers to create compelling and realistic characters and creatures. Digital Wardrobes: Partner with supervisors to develop digital wardrobes and textured costumes. Environment Grooming: Add organic detail to CG environments, including foliage, moss, or other environmental textures. 2. Shot-Specific Iteration Style Modification: Take existing master hairstyles and update or modify them to accommodate shot-specific variations. Prop Detail: Enhance props and costumes by adding realistic hair or fiber details. 3. Collaboration & Feedback Creative Alignment: Work closely with the Asset Groom Lead to ensure all work meets the established technical needs of the show. Constructive Growth: Participate in reviews and be open to constructive criticism to maintain a world-class standard of quality. Team Synergy: Work as a collaborative team player in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment to ensure timely delivery of assets. Qualifications: Skills, Education, and Experience Digital Domain is looking for an artist who balances a strong aesthetic eye with the technical discipline required for a nodal production pipeline. Required Qualifications: Academic Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Art, or a related field, or comparable professional work experience. Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated competency in Houdini and Maya. Grooming Systems: Familiarity with Houdini grooming and other nodal hair systems such as Yeti, xGen, or proprietary tools. Soft Skills: Strong communication (written and verbal), excellent listening skills, and high organizational ability. Desired “Plus” Qualifications: Technical Scripting: Experience with VEX, Python, or Mel scripting within a production environment. Pipeline Breadth: Proficiency or experience in related asset disciplines, including rigging, modeling, texturing, and lookdev. Color Science: A basic understanding of ACES color spaces. Working Conditions & Environment Workplace: This position operates within a standard office working environment. Schedule: Hours are based on normal working hours, but the nature of visual effects production will require extra hours depending on project needs and deadlines. Physical Demands: Routine physical activities include walking, bending, and extended periods of sitting. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Digital Domain, building a diverse and inclusive workplace is critical to our success. We believe that representing a wide array of perspectives drives innovation and creates a safe, collaborative environment for all our people. Equal Opportunity: We treat all employees with dignity and respect, making decisions based on individual experience and potential without regard to protected personal classifications. Advancement Goals: We actively seek to increase the attraction, retention, and advancement of women, persons of color, indigenous peoples, individuals with disabilities, and the LGBTQ2S community. Inclusive Journey: We invite you to join us on this journey to help us better represent the world we live in, at the places we work.

Job Overview Company: Digital Domain (Digital Domain Productions 3.0, Inc.) Role Title: Crowd Artist Department: Software Job Type: Full-Time, Project-Based Status: Non-Exempt Reporting To: Crowd Supervisor Key Software: Houdini / Massive / Maya Digital Domain Productions 3.0, Inc., a global leader in the visual effects industry, is seeking a talented and collaborative Crowd Artist to join our Software Department. In this role, you will be at the forefront of creating the sprawling, lifelike populations that breathe energy into modern cinema and high-end commercials. Working under the guidance of the Crowd Supervisor, you will leverage industry-standard tools and internal pipelines to simulate everything from massive armies and bustling city streets to intricate flocking behaviors. At Digital Domain, we believe that our strength lies in our people. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where every artist is empowered to bring their whole self to work Salary & Compensation Table Digital Domain provides a competitive hourly rate based on regional market standards, internal equity, and individual expertise. Industry Experience: Minimum 3+ years in Feature Film and/or Commercial productions Primary Tool Expertise: Advanced knowledge of Houdini, Massive, or Maya Project Location Eligibility: California (USA), British Columbia (Canada), or Quebec (Canada) Education: Degree in Arts or equivalent professional experience Technical Skills: Strong pipeline understanding Effective communication skills Detailed Responsibilities: Crafting Digital Life The Crowd Artist is responsible for the technical and artistic execution of simulated agents within a high-end production pipeline. 1. Technical Execution & Simulation Software Mastery: Utilize Houdini and other tools for editing, cycle database management, and cycle blending efficiency. Optimization: Implement terrain optimizations and assist in plug-in development to accomplish specific effects. Technical Setup: Set up shots and troubleshoot issues on the artist/agent level. Data Delivery: Export QC’d (Quality Controlled) data to lighting and rendering departments. 2. Artistic Quality & Collaboration Look Development: Produce look tests based on provided reference materials and feedback. Pipeline Integration: Partner closely with Animation, Lighting, and Compositing to ensure effects work smoothly within the show pipeline. Deadline Management: Adhere to the show structure and production deadlines to complete all tasks. Collaborative Mindset: Work effectively within a highly collaborative and iterative environment. Qualifications: Skills & Experience Required Digital Domain is seeking an Crowd artist with a strong technical foundation and a proven track record in photo-real visual effects. Professional Experience: Industry Tenure: 3+ years of experience as a Crowds or FX Artist creating photo-real effects elements for feature films and commercials. Software Expertise: Expert experience working in Houdini, Massive, and/or Maya is required. Pipeline Knowledge: A firm understanding of professional production pipelines. Communication: Requires strong technical and communication skills within a show structure. Education & Technical Skills: Academic Background: Degree in Animation, Arts, Fine Arts, or equivalent production experience. Technical Plus: A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics is considered a plus. Scripting: Experience with Python and/or C++ scripting in a production environment is a plus. Working Conditions & Physical Demands Environment: This role is performed in an office working environment. Flexibility: While based on normal hours, this role requires extra hours pending production needs. Physicality: General physical demands include walking, bending, and sitting. Diversity, Inclusion, and Global Values Digital Domain is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a work environment free from unlawful discrimination. Inclusive Environment: Diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of our values as a company. Representation: Our goal is to increase the attraction, retention, and advancement of under-represented groups, including women, persons of color, indigenous peoples, and individuals who identify as LGBTQ2S. Innovation: We believe building a diverse workplace is critical to the success of our business and drives new ideas. Summary Checklist for Applicants Experience: 3+ years in Feature Films and/or Commercial productions Core Software: Houdini, Massive, or Maya Location Eligibility (for posted pay range): California (CA), British Columbia (BC), or Quebec (QC) Soft Skills: Strong technical communication within a structured show pipeline

CG Supervisor Job Overview Company: Digital Domain (Digital Domain Productions 3.0, Inc.) Role Title: CG Supervisor (Show) Department: Asset Department Job Type: Full-Time, Project-Based Classification: Exempt Reporting To: Head of Assets Key Software: Maya / Houdini / Mari / Substance Painter / Nuke Location Preference: California (USA), British Columbia, or Quebec (Canada) Digital Domain, a global leader in the visual effects industry, is seeking a visionary Assets Supervisor (Show) to lead the creation of high-end digital assets for upcoming major motion pictures and episodic projects. This is a project-based, full-time role designed for an expert artist and leader who can bridge the gap between creative vision and technical execution. As an Assets Supervisor, you will act as the primary creative conduit between the show’s production team and the asset department artists. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of asset creation—from initial modeling and grooming to rigging and final lookdev—ensuring every element is “shot ready” and aligned with the VFX Supervisor’s vision. At Digital Domain, we foster a culture of innovation and inclusion, where diversity drives the new ideas critical to our global success. Salary & Compensation Table Digital Domain provides a competitive salary range based on regional market standards and individual expertise. The following range applies to our primary hubs in California, British Columbia, and Quebec. Annual Base Salary: $120,000.00 – $175,000.00 USD/CAD Market Scope: California (USA), British Columbia (Canada), Quebec (Canada) Salary Variables: Compensation is determined based on geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience Working Hours: Standard working hours; additional hours may be required depending on production needs Detailed Responsibilities: Mastering the Asset Pipeline The CG Supervisor is directly responsible for the technical and creative success of all digital assets on their assigned production. This involves high-level supervision across multiple artistic disciplines. Annual Base Salary: $120,000.00 – $175,000.00 USD/CAD Market Scope: California (USA), British Columbia (Canada), Quebec (Canada) Salary Variables: Compensation is determined based on geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience Working Hours: Standard working hours; additional hours may be required depending on production needs 1. Creative Supervision & Team Management Creative Conduit: Act as the central point of contact, collecting creative notes from show supervisors and relaying them clearly to the assigned artists. Mentorship: Guide and mentor artists in modeling, texturing, rigging, groom, and lookdev to achieve high-end technical and aesthetic standards. Review & Approval: Review all asset work for the show before final submission to the Head of Assets for approval. Direct Interaction: Host rounds with artists and attend show-based dailies and asset board meetings to drive production forward. 2. Technical Oversight & Troubleshooting Show Setup: Manage the setup for specific productions to ensure all asset-based templates are correctly published and functional. Technical Guidance: Provide hands-on technical guidance to artists and troubleshoot complex issues within the pipeline. Optimization: Debug and optimize technical workflows in collaboration with the pipeline and DPA teams. Standard Alignment: Coordinate with the Compositing Supervisor to ensure Shoot2X formats and client presentation standards are established early. 3. Production & Resource Coordination Scheduling: Work with the Asset Department Producer to schedule tasks and forecast asset requirements for the show. Crewing: Collaborate with leadership to ensure crewing is adequate for the show’s needs and request specific artist assignments. Asset Definition: Clarify required assets and ensure descriptions in Shotgrid are accurate and updated. Material Organization: Oversee the ingestion of reference materials, scan data, HDRIs, and concept art, ensuring they are available to artists at the start of tasks. Qualifications: Expert Skills & Professional Experience We are looking for a veteran of the VFX industry who possesses a deep technical background and proven leadership capabilities. Experience Required: Industry Tenure: 8+ years of experience creating photorealistic assets specifically for live-action feature films or episodic content. Discipline Expertise: Expert-level skills in at least two of the following: modeling, texturing, lookdev, groom, or rigging. Foundational Knowledge: A strong understanding of all other asset disciplines is essential to effectively lead the department. Management: Previous experience leading a team of artists or a relevant background in creative management. Technical Proficiencies: Software Skills: Proficiency in Maya, Houdini, Mari, Substance Painter, and Nuke is ideal for this role. Pipeline Literacy: A firm understanding of Linux and general CG pipeline workflows is required. Advanced Tools: Python or C++ experience in a production environment is considered a significant plus. General CG Knowledge: Familiarity with other 3D departments and a basic understanding of ACES color spaces. Soft Skills: Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical for relaying creative thoughts and technical ideas within a show structure. Organization: Must possess exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple assets and team members simultaneously. Working Conditions & Physical Demands Environment: This role operates in a standard office working environment. Physicality: The position involves routine walking, bending, and extended periods of sitting. Flexibility: While based on normal working hours, the role requires flexibility for extra hours depending on the production’s needs and deadlines. Diversity, Inclusion, and Global Values Digital Domain is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a work environment free from unlawful discrimination. We believe that building a diverse and inclusive workplace is not just a moral imperative but is critical to the success of our business. Inclusion Goals: Our mission is to increase the attraction, retention, and advancement of women, persons of color, indigenous peoples, individuals with disabilities, and the LGBTQ2S community. Innovation through Diversity: We value individual experience and potential, recognizing that diverse perspectives drive innovation and a safer, more collaborative environment for all. Representation: We invite you to join us on our journey to better represent the world we live in through the stories we help tell and the environments in which we work. Final Thoughts The Assets Supervisor at Digital Domain is a high-impact leadership role that directly shapes the visual quality of our most prestigious projects. You will provide the technical guidance and creative mentorship necessary to turn concept art into cinematic reality. If you have the expert skills and the passion for leading diverse teams in a … Read more