Digimatte Artist

This is a Full Time Job

• Follow Production Designer's direction to produce complex digimatte elements at a high standard, with a thorough understanding of perspective, lighting, and color
• Work with rendered cg elements, still photography, and digital paint to build believable environments that are to be seamlessly integrated into the film
• As necessary, create 3d assets from scratch and seamlessly meld them with photography and painting into a cohesive whole
• Work hand in hand with Lighting, Modeling, FX, and Look Dev to find the most efficient techniques to finalize shots
• Work collaboratively as part of a team taking direction from the Digimatte Supervisor, VFX Supervisor and feedback from the Production Designer as needed

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”
• Proficient and a strong understanding on the latest versions of software such as Nuke, Photoshop, and other industry standard 3D packages
• Strong conceptual understanding of compositing, and general knowledge of compositing software (such as Nuke's) 3D environment and tools
• Familiarity with working with AOVs and different passes within an EXR file
• Adheres to timelines; previous experience prioritizing and managing time efficiently for quick turnarounds
• Willing to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume

Desired Qualifications
“What can I offer?”
• 5 years of experience in VFX/Animation industry
• Experience in a Linux-based operating system
• Knowledge of a 3D Animation Pipeline
• Traditional art skills which demonstrate an eye for light, shadow, composition, and color
• Work comfortably in a variety of implementations; be it 2D backdrops, 3d assets and complex 2.5D/3D projections
• Bachelor's degree in Art, Film, Visual Effects, Animation, Computer Graphics or other related field and/or equivalent experience desired

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.