JULIEN CUSSON
Montréal,Canada
Summary
I’m a 27 years old Canadien, passionate and detail-oriented Groom Artist with over 4 years of experience in the visual effects industry. I specialize in creating realistic hair, fur, and feather systems for film and television. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to grow quickly as an artist thanks to my strong technical skills, artistic sensitivity, and ability to collaborate closely with my colleagues.
I thrive in crafting believable creature fur and enjoy the process of bringing visual concepts to life. I’m also well familiar with the workflows of other departments and love collaborating across teams to improve our pipeline and elevate the overall quality of the work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Groom Artist
Cinesite
Montréal, QC
02.2022 - Current
- Developing high-quality hair, fur, and feather systems with attention to art direction and realism.
- Collaborating closely with lookdev and character teams.
- Working closely with the pipeline team to resolve technical issues and improve grooming tools and workflows.
Lead Groom Artist
Mr. X
Toronto, ON
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Supervised grooming across projects, mentoring junior team members.
- Ensured quality control and consistency in grooming output.
- Acted as point of contact between the grooming team and production.
Key Groom Artist
Mr. X
Toronto, ON
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Created complex grooms for lead characters and creatures.
Junior Groom Artist
Mr. X
Toronto, ON
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Contributed to the grooming of production assets for feature film projects.
- Gained hands-on experience with hair and fur creation and pipeline tools while developing my skills and adapting to studio workflows.
Education
Baccalauréat - création 3D – Profil cinéma d'animation (DEC-BAC)
Université Du Québec En Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT)
Montreal, QC01.2020
Technique - animation 3D et synthèse d’images
Collège De Bois-de-Boulogne
Montreal, QC01.2018
Skills
- Team Collaboration – Strong team player who works well with both peers and supervisors; thrives in collaborative environments
- Listening & Communication – Very good listener with a clear, respectful communication style; open to feedback and always focused on improvement
- Artistic Eye – Keen sense of visual quality with the ability to spot grooming issues and refine details effectively
- Leadership Potential – Ambitious, honest, and realistic, with the long-term goal of becoming a strong and supportive team leader
- Industry Awareness – Solid understanding of the VFX production pipeline and the role of each department within a studio
- Passion & Drive – Deeply passionate about creature grooming; motivated, curious, and constantly seeking to grow both technically and artistically
Languages
- French (Native)
- English (Bilingual)
Timeline
Senior Groom Artist
Cinesite
02.2022 - Current
Lead Groom Artist
Mr. X
02.2022 - 02.2023
Key Groom Artist
Mr. X
07.2021 - 02.2022
Junior Groom Artist
Mr. X
01.2021 - 07.2021
Baccalauréat - création 3D – Profil cinéma d'animation (DEC-BAC)
Université Du Québec En Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT)
Technique - animation 3D et synthèse d’images
Collège De Bois-de-Boulogne
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