Digital Matte Painter: MID/SR

Note: At this time we are only accepting applications from those artists residing in Quebec and are legally eligible to work in Canada. eg. Citizen | PR | Open Work Permit. This is a project based contract.

Please only apply once to the best suited job by your current residential location. 

About Barnstorm
Barnstorm is an Emmy and VES-nominated visual effects studio based in Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver, and Montreal providing photo-realistic visual effects for a variety of television and online streaming projects. We pride ourselves in our artists’ talent and dedication to producing world-class visual effects.   

Who You Are
You are an experienced DMP able to create stunning, photorealistic environments that seamlessly blend into live-action footage. Using a combination of 2D and 3D tools, you can paint, model, and project imagery to craft dynamic shots that match the artistic vision and technical demands of each production. You are an expert with Photoshop, Maya, and Nuke, able to build layered compositions that incorporate camera animation, projection techniques, lighting passes, and atmospheric effects. 

What You’ll Do

• Craft photorealistic digital paintings and environment elements that align with the project's visual style; using a blend of 2D and 3D tools including camera setup, projection modeling, animation, and light passes
• Source/curate high-quality photographic reference materials to support environment design and authenticity
• Blend photographic textures, painted elements, and 3D assets to envision, create, and design immersive digital environments using techniques like camera animation, projection mapping, and advanced layering
• Seamlessly integrate your work into final shots, maintaining a consistent sense of lighting, depth, perspective, and color throughout the composition
• Fuse traditional painting techniques with technical expertise in photography, modeling, and digital design to develop both 2D and 3D matte elements
• Collaborate closely with VFX Supervisors to identify efficient workflows and ensure every plate aligns with creative concepts and production timelines

What You Bring

• 5+  years of experience as a Digital Matte Painter for live action episodic and/or feature films
• Expert knowledge of Photoshop, Maya and Nuke (required)
• Advanced knowledge of matte-painting techniques and/or technical experience in photography/lighting with an emphasis on color and composition
• Must be able to multitask, be self-motivated, proactive, and manage all aspects on an environment and sequence
• Responsive to guidance and review notes from creative and technical leadership, and able to apply feedback to achieve the required look
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• A thorough understanding of television/ episodic VFX production pipelines (and feature film a plus).
• Knowledge VFX Software  2D/3D packages is considered an asset

About This Role

This is a remote based role. Project and staff positions available with extended health benefits and opportunity to participate in RRSP programs. Note: At this time we are only accepting applications from those artists legally eligible to work in Canada. (Eg. Canadian or PR and are residents of Quebec)

The posted pay range is aligned with what we believe is fair pay at the time of posting this role. An applicant’s relevant education, experience, skills and qualifications, location and currency may all be considered when deciding pay position within the range. Pay ranges may change.Benefit plans are dependent on the local plan offering and employment status but all US and Canada plans include a comprehensive health insurance plan, retirement savings, and paid time off.Barnstorm VFX is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive team that provides a meaningful work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Indigenous people, people of color, people of all genders or non-genders, and people with disabilities of all types are encouraged to apply. We thank everyone for their interest and application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.