Mid Groom Artist (Blender) – UNDISCLOSED PROJECT – Expression of Interest

Job Position(s): Mid Groom Artist (Blender) - UNDISCLOSED PROJECT - Expression of Interest

Mikros Animation is accepting expressions of interest for a Mid Groom Artist (Blender) based in Montreal, Canada. This role sits within the character department and is responsible for producing hair descriptions for 3D animated characters, animals, and props, working from concept art and model sheets to meet both technical pipeline standards and the project’s artistic direction. It suits a groom artist with feature animation or CG production credits who is comfortable working mid-level within a supervised department structure.

About the Role

The Mid Groom Artist (Blender) works under the Groom Lead, Groom Supervisor, and Character Supervisor as part of the character pipeline at Mikros Animation. This is an expression of interest posting for a role the studio anticipates opening in the coming weeks, so applications are being collected ahead of time. Day to day, this person grooms and sets up hair assets, contributes to shading depending on production needs, and coordinates closely with modeling, rigging, and surfacing departments to keep assets technically compliant across the animation pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Create hair grooming setups for 3D animated characters, creatures, and props in Blender, referencing the established artistic direction of the production.
• Deliver assets that meet the technical requirements of the production pipeline, ensuring compatibility with downstream departments including rigging and surfacing.
• Shade hair assets as required by the production’s needs, maintaining consistency with the overall look development of the project.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of grooming tools used within the department.
• Prepare presentation elements for supervisor and director approval, incorporating corrections and feedback within production deadlines and quota targets.
• Identify and resolve technical or creative problems that arise during asset production, communicating proactively with the team when issues need escalation.

What You Bring

• Mid-level experience as a groom artist within a feature film production or television animation studio environment.
• Proficiency in Blender as the primary grooming tool, with a working understanding of how groom assets integrate into a broader CG production workflow.
• Familiarity with hair shading workflows and how grooming intersects with surfacing and rendering pipelines.
• Ability to read and interpret concept art and model sheets to produce production-ready hair descriptions.
• Track record of meeting production deadlines and working within structured approval processes on animated productions.

Why This Role

Mikros Animation is a Montreal-based studio with a strong track record in feature animation, with credits that include major theatrical releases produced for global distribution. Joining at the mid level here offers real exposure to a full-scale character pipeline and the chance to contribute to tool development alongside production work. This Mid Groom Artist (Blender) position is being sourced ahead of an anticipated opening, which means early applicants are well positioned when the role goes live.

Submit your expression of interest now for the Mid Groom Artist (Blender) role at Mikros Animation, Montreal.