Matte Painter

Description

• 3+ years of high-end Animated feature film experience.
• A strong artistic background in painting. 
• Thorough knowledge of advanced matte painting techniques including colour space, digital paint techniques and Photoshop file management
• A good understanding and application of basic perspective as a basis for a form building/correcting strategy in the creation of digital environments
• Technical proficiency in photography with an emphasis on composition, depth, lighting and colour
• Ability to combine 2D & 3D elements in Maya and projections in Nuke. 
• Ability to work with World Machine would be a benefit. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional aptitude for time management in relation to bringing multiple priorities and tasks to completion within a set deadline 

• Organised, pro-active and a self-starter
• A team player and clear communicator, and a keenness for collaboration
• A team leader, approachable and personable, with strong motivational qualities
• Adaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques – including proprietary software
• Calm under pressure and committed to meet production deadlines 
• A positive, can-do attitude

About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).