Website Framestore
- Location: Hybrid (Melbourne, Australia – 2 days/week onsite)
- Employment: Full-Time
- Compensation: A$90,000 – A$130,000 per year (depending on production experience)
The multi-Oscar-winning Framestore has collaborated with some of the greatest storytellers in film – pushing the boundaries of creativity and technology to deliver world-class visual effects. Our mission is simple: reframe the possible.
We’re now looking for a talented Groom Artist to join our Melbourne-based Assets Team.
About Framestore
Framestore is a world-renowned, multi-Oscar-winning creative studio that stands at the intersection of imagination and technology. We have collaborated with the industry’s greatest storytellers to deliver breathtaking visual effects that redefine what is possible on screen. Our Melbourne studio is a hub of creativity, innovation, and technical excellence, and we are looking for a Groom Artist to join our growing Assets Team.
🔹 What You’ll Do
- Create high-quality hair, fur, and feather grooms for characters and creatures using Framestore’s proprietary tools.
- Collaborate with Creature FX simulation TDs to ensure guide hair layouts meet dynamic requirements.
- Work closely with Modelling, Rigging, Animation & Lighting teams for seamless pipeline integration.
🔹 What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in a similar grooming role on CG creature projects.
- Strong knowledge of Maya.
- Experience creating hair/fur/feather grooms.
- Problem-solving mindset with both aesthetic + technical awareness.
- Excellent teamwork, communication & organizational skills.
🔹 Nice to Have
- Experience with Unix/Linux environments.
- Knowledge of dynamic hair simulation or other dynamics.
🔹 Why Join Us?
✅ Be part of a world-class, award-winning studio 🎬
✅ Work in a hybrid setup (2 days onsite) 🏢
✅ Relocation support available ✈️
✅ Inclusive & accessible workplace 🌈
The Role: Defining Creature Realism
As a Groom Artist at Framestore, you will be instrumental in the creation of lifelike digital characters and creatures. You will be responsible for the intricate development of hair, fur, and feathers, ensuring that every strand contributes to the narrative and visual fidelity of our projects. You will act as a bridge between the modeling and simulation departments, ensuring your work is both aesthetically grounded and technically performant.
Core Responsibilities:
- Groom Development: Design and execute high-quality hair, fur, and feather systems for complex creature and character assets using our proprietary tools.
- Pipeline Integration: Collaborate closely with Creature FX (CFX) simulation TDs to ensure your guide hair and groom layouts are optimized for dynamic simulation.
- Cross-Departmental Synergy: Work hand-in-hand with the Modelling, Rigging, Animation, and Lighting departments to ensure your grooms integrate seamlessly into the production pipeline.
- Technical Problem-Solving: Maintain a balance between artistic excellence and technical constraints, providing solutions that hold up under the scrutiny of world-class feature film requirements.
Job Summary : Groom Artist
| Category | Details |
| Position | Groom Artist |
| Studio | Framestore |
| Location | Melbourne, Australia (Hybrid – 2 days onsite) |
| Experience | Proven production experience in creature grooming |
| Salary | A$90,000 – A$130,000 / year |
| Primary Tools | Maya, Proprietary Tools |
| Key Focus | Fur/Feather/Hair Grooming, CFX Integration |
Candidate Profile
We are seeking an artist who possesses a keen eye for nature and physics, combined with the technical rigor required to work within a high-end production pipeline.
Requirements:
- Experience: Proven experience in a dedicated grooming role on CG creature-heavy feature films or television projects.
- Technical Mastery: Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Maya.
- Grooming Expertise: Demonstrable skill in creating complex hair, fur, and feather setups.
- Mindset: A strong problem-solving approach that balances aesthetic sensibility with technical awareness.
- Soft Skills: Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills, with an ability to thrive in a collaborative studio culture.
Why Join Framestore?
- Award-Winning Environment: Join an inclusive, global studio known for pushing creative boundaries.
- Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balanced 2-day onsite work structure in our Melbourne office.
- Support & Growth: We offer relocation support for the right candidate and foster an inclusive, accessible workplace.
- Career Impact: Your work will be seen on some of the largest screens in the world, backed by a studio that invests in its people.
📩 How to Apply
Send your resume + portfolio to: recruiters@framestore.com
📌 Subject line: Groom Artist – Melbourne
To apply for this job email your details to recruiters@framestore.com