Job Description
Digital Matte Painter (General Submission)
This advert is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration only; not for an active opening. We anticipate this role may be open in the near future. If you wish to be considered for this potential opportunity, please submit your resume. When a position becomes available you may be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team.
Company: Powerhouse VFX
Position: Digital Matte Painter
Location: Toronto, ON (Remote)
*Pay Range: $28.85 - $45.00 CAD hourly
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Digital Matte Painter is responsible for painting photo real environments and landscapes. This artist will paint photo environments, elements, and textures for matching into live action plates or standing as their own matte painting plates.
MAIN DUTIES:
The Digital Matte Painter will create environment, character, and FX concept art within feature film production timeline . They will c reate photorealistic digital paintings using 2D and 3D techniques. They will c reate style frame and paint overs to establish the look of the sequence for other artist. They will s etup and apply 3D projection in Nuke and Maya, as well as create and publish slap-comp in Nuke.
WHAT YOU BRING:
The ideal candidate will bring e xpert working knowledge of Photoshop, Nuke and other applicable VFX software. They will bring experience creating digital paintings of photo-realistic environments based on concept art and/or photo reference and will be able to demonstrate experience. They will p ossess a strong understanding of light, color and perspective and possess excellent artistic communication skills, as well as an excellent eye for detail. They will also bring the following:
• Have a good understanding of 2D and 3D workflows.
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn new skills, techniques, and workflow (pipeline).
• Experience meeting tight deadlines while retaining a high quality of work.
• Experience with Houdini, Maya, Blender or similar are considered an asset.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9peek-18-97-9-170-42 in your application.