TV - Digital Matte Painter

Job Description

Responsibilities

DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.

DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together.

The Digital Matte Painter is an integral part of the Dreamworks pipeline on an upcoming Feature Length streaming feature film, working closely with the Digital Matte Lead, Production Designer, and VFX Supervisor to create a convincing backdrop for the characters to integrate with. Matte artists use their keen eye to subtly shift a painting into the correct mood and tone for a sequence. Our ideal candidate tends to be a generalist -- they tend to take the environments that are too big to handle in the regular pipeline. They have the artistic and technical know-how to make every shot really shine!

If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!
Responsibilities: ''What would you say you do here?''
• Create the necessary look as designed by the Director(s), VFX Supervisor, and Production Designer(s) within budget parameters, to hand off to an overseas Comp team at the partner studio
• Work with rendered CG elements, still photography and digital paint to create believable environments that are to be seamlessly integrated into the film
• Using painting skills and animation software, create 2D and 3D paintings for digital environments
• Work hand in hand with Lighting, Modeling, FX and Surfacing to find the most efficient techniques to finalize shots
• Works closely with the Digital Matte Lead, Production Designer, and Visual Effects Supervisor to ensure that plates meet planned concept design requirements
• Provides photographic reference material
• Takes Art direction well. Work collaboratively as part of a small team taking direction from the Digital Matte
• Lead, VFX Supervisor, Production Designer, and feedback from the Director as necessary
• Troubleshoot creative and technical issues as they arise
• Adhere to directory structure, naming conventions, and files

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications: ''What do I need to have in order to do this job?''

Strong conceptual understanding of composition, and an eye for light, shadow, perspective, and color

Proficient and a strong understanding on the latest versions of software such as Maya, Nuke and Photoshop

Familiarity with working with AOVs and different passes within an EXR file

Adheres to deadlines

Work comfortably in a variety of implementations; be it 2D backdrops, textured elements/fixes and complex 2.5D/3D projections

Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.

Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or must undergo regular COVID-19 testing if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal/DreamWorks Animation worksite.

Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Desired Characteristics

Desired Qualifications: ''What can I offer?''

4+ years of VFX/Animation industry experience
Knowledge of a 3D Animation Pipeline.

Traditional art skills which demonstrate an eye for light, shadow, composition, and color.

Bachelor's degree in Art, Film, Visual Effects, Animation, Computer Graphics or other related field and/or equivalent experience desired

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gx9k8o-18-119-107-96-42 in your application.