Digital Matte Painter - Senior
Method Studios
Vancouver, BCThis was removed by the employer on 6/12/2017 4:48:00 PM PST
Not to worry we have many other jobs on the site;
Browse all jobs
Browse the Animation/Graphic Design/Visual FX Category
Browse the Crew Category
Browse the Post Production Category
Search for Digital Matte Painter - Senior jobs in Vancouver-BC
Search all Digital Matte Painter - Senior postings
Full Time Job
Digital Matte Painter (Dmp) - Senior
The Digital Matte Painter works closely with the VFX Supervisor to realize the client's vision. The position requires a high degree of technical skill and artistic judgment. The Matte Painter is responsible for creating photoreal environments and landscapes, as well as creating elements and textures for matching into live action plates or standing as their own matte painting plates. They must also have a sound knowledge and understanding of visual effects pipelines, production and implementation, as well as the ability to work well in a team.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Create synthetic backgrounds and environments to match the overall look and needs of a given project based on concept art and/or photo reference
• Integrate matte paintings into 3D environments using Maya and/or Nuke
• Contribute to the visual and technical attributes of productions
• Assist in troubleshooting background components created
• Consult with clients and other artists on the team as required
Qualifications
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a digital matte painter in a production environment for live action projects, preferably on feature films
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
• Experience with 3D Maya software and strong compositing and 3D projection skills in Nuke
• A good understanding of 2D and 3D workflows within a production environment
• Knowledge of design, photography, and digital processes an asset
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Possess a strong understanding of light, colour and perspective
• Possess excellent artistic communication skills, as well as an excellent eye for detail
• Flexibility to produce concept art from scratch is a plus
• Knowledge of Vue software is a plus