Blender Hair Grooming Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Blender specialist with advanced hair grooming expertise to develop a crucial hair visualization layer for our hair transplant planning pipeline. This is a commission-based engagement focused on delivering realistic and integrated hair visualizations.

Our primary requirement is a Hair Grooming Specialist who possesses a deep understanding of both the technical shader physics of hair in Blender and the artistic craft required to make hair look natural and cohesive. The visualizations must accurately demonstrate how transplanted hair will grow in and integrate seamlessly with existing surrounding native hair, resulting in a single, natural-looking hairstyle. It is essential to avoid a 'wig-like' appearance, which has been an issue with previous attempts that lacked an understanding of hair integration and the Principled Hair BSDF shader.

Key requirements for this role include:

Expertise in Blender hair grooming techniques.
Strong knowledge of hair shader physics, particularly the Principled Hair BSDF shader.
Artistic ability to create natural and cohesive hair textures and styles.
Understanding of how transplanted hair integrates with native hair for a realistic outcome.

While the core focus is hair grooming, candidates with additional general Blender skills covering scan cleanup, sculpting, and texture painting are highly valued. Such broader expertise could lead to an expanded scope of engagement and a longer-term collaboration. We are looking for someone who can solve the specific challenge of creating integrated hair visualizations that meet our high standards for realism and natural appearance.