Senior Digital Matte Paint

FutureWorks is seeking an accomplished Senior Digital Matte Painting artist to join their dynamic team. This role involves creating high-quality concept art and photorealistic digital matte paintings for VFX shots, seamlessly integrating them with live-action footage and CGI. The artist will collaborate closely with the Art Director and VFX Supervisor, conduct research, ensure technical integration, and solve problems to meet project standards and timelines.

Must Have

• Develop high-quality concept art for environments, characters, and props.
• Create detailed and photorealistic digital matte paintings for VFX shots.
• Integrate matte paintings seamlessly with live-action footage and CGI elements.
• Work closely with the Art Director, VFX Supervisor, and other departments.
• Conduct research and gather references for realistic environments and assets.
• Optimize digital matte paintings for integration into the pipeline.
• Address technical challenges related to matte painting and concept art.
• Review and ensure the quality of artwork produced.
• Maintain documentation for concept and matte painting processes.
• Ability to work closely with VFX Supervisors to meet concept design requirements.
• 4+ years of working knowledge of Nuke.
• Advanced proficiency in Photoshop, Maya, Nuke.
• Strong artistic skills with a solid understanding of composition, color, lighting, and perspective.
• Knowledge of VFX pipelines and workflows.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and timelines.
• Creative mindset.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Keen understanding and application of perspective in 3D digital environments.
• Solid knowledge of lighting, rendering, and the compositing process.

Good to Have

• Understanding of basic principles of 3D texture projections in Maya is considered an asset.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical Group Health Insurance for you and your family
• Group Accidental Insurance
• Compensation for extra time
• Meal allowances
• Best team members to work alongside
• Chill, creative office culture

Job description

FutureWorks is a leader in end to end film production, from visual effects and picture-sound post production, to the supply of high precision cameras and lenses. With a dedicated team of around 500+ talented artists, spread across multiple integrated facilities in India, FutureWorks is recognised as a trusted partner by platforms worldwide.

We are currently looking to hire an accomplished Matte Painting artists to work with us as part of our dynamic team.

• Concept Art Creation: Develop high-quality concept art for environments, characters, and props that align with the creative vision of the project
• Matte Painting: Create detailed and photorealistic digital matte paintings for use in VFX shots, integrating seamlessly with live-action footage and CGI elements
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Art Director, VFX Supervisor, and other departments to ensure that concepts and matte paintings meet the creative and technical standards of the project
• Research and Reference: Conduct research and gather references to inform the creation of realistic and believable environments and assets
• Technical Integration: Ensure that digital matte paintings are optimized for integration into the pipeline, including working with compositors to achieve the final look
• Problem Solving: Address technical challenges related to matte painting and concept art, providing solutions that adhere to project timelines and quality standards
• Quality Control: Review and ensure the quality of artwork produced, maintaining a high standard of work throughout the production process
• Documentation: Maintain documentation for concept and matte painting processes to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing within the team
• Ability to work closely with the VFX Supervisors to ensure that plates meet planned concept design requirements.

Job requirements

• Experience: 4+ years of working knowledge of Nuke.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in industry-standard software such as Photoshop, Maya, Nuke, and other relevant tools
• Artistic Skills: Strong artistic skills with a solid understanding of composition, color, lighting, and perspective
• Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of VFX pipelines and workflows, including experience with integrating matte paintings into live-action and CGI shots
• Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce highly realistic and visually compelling artwork
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and timelines while maintaining a high standard of work
• Creativity: A creative mindset with the ability to contribute to the overall visual direction of the project
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address technical and creative challenges efficiently
• Keen understanding and application of perspective in the creation of the 3D digital environments.
• Understanding of basic principles of 3D texture projections in Maya is considered an asset.
• Solid knowledge of lighting, rendering and the compositing process.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and receive artistic and technical direction.
• Offers a positive and proactive attitude and willingness to learn and contribute.