DMP Artist

2 Months ago • 3 Years + • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

DNEG Animation seeks a skilled DMP Artist with 3+ years of experience in high-end animated feature films. The role involves creating detailed matte painted elements using projections and illustrations to build believable environments. Responsibilities include collaborating with other departments (Build, Lighting), utilizing advanced matte painting techniques (color space, digital painting, Photoshop file management), and combining 2D & 3D elements in Maya and Nuke. Proficiency in photography, perspective, and World Machine is beneficial. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, a team player, and adaptable to new techniques, committed to meeting deadlines, and maintaining a positive attitude.
Must have:
  • 3+ years high-end animated feature film experience
  • Strong artistic background in painting
  • Advanced matte painting techniques knowledge
  • Proficiency in photography, composition, lighting, color
  • Combine 2D & 3D elements in Maya and Nuke
Good to have:
  • World Machine experience

Job Details

Description

Position at DNEG

Key Purpose of the Job: 

DNEG’s Feature Animation department has been slowly building over the past couple of years and we are delighted to officially launch the new facility. Together we will bring the vision of both major Hollywood studios and independent productions to life.
 
Our Matte Painters work closely with the Matte Painting Supervisor to understand the Art Direction of the film. You will create detailed matte painted elements, using projections and illustrations that are to be used to create believable environments. Using your understanding of perspective, lighting and colour to produce work that fits with the style of the project. You will also be collaborating with other departments such as Build and Lighting to get the best results from your work.
Must Have 
  • 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
About You 
  • 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).

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DNEG is a world-leading visual entertainment services company for the creation of feature film, television, and multiplatform content, with worldwide offices and studios across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

 

DNEG’s critically acclaimed work has earned the company seven Academy Awards® for Best Visual Effects and numerous BAFTA, Primetime EMMY® Awards and VES Awards for its high-quality VFX work. 


Visit www.dneg.com for DNEG’s current and upcoming projects on behalf of Hollywood and global studio and production company.

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