Senior Digital Matte Painting Artist

1 Day ago • 5 Years + • 3D Art • $97,760 PA - $112,320 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Embassy is seeking a Senior DMP Artist with 5+ years of experience to create photorealistic digital matte paintings for film, television, and advertising projects. Responsibilities include collaborating with the VFX team, working from concept art and reference images, ensuring seamless integration of matte paintings into live-action and CG elements, maintaining stylistic consistency, optimizing images for performance, troubleshooting technical issues, and meeting deadlines. The role demands expertise in Photoshop, Nuke, Maya, and Mari (or equivalents), a strong understanding of perspective, composition, lighting, and color theory, and the ability to work effectively within a team.
Must have:
  • 5+ years DMP experience
  • Photorealistic matte painting skills
  • Proficiency in Photoshop, Nuke, Maya, Mari
  • Strong understanding of lighting and composition
  • Collaboration and communication skills
Good to have:
  • 3D projection and camera mapping
  • Knowledge of rendering software (Redshift, Houdini, Karma)
Perks:
  • Fun and collaborative environment
  • Work/life balance
  • Cross-training opportunities

Job Details

Are you a well-rounded DMP Artist who is passionate about working on upcoming film, television and advertising projects? The Embassy is hiring a Senior DMP Artist to join their team!

About The Embassy

The Embassy is a Canadian, Oscar-nominated production house, specializing in live-action production, post-production, and animation for feature films, television, and commercials. We are an independent creative studio with expertise in visual effects and production. Located in the heart of Vancouver’s Digital District, we work with global production companies, agencies and brands, in film, television and advertising.

Award-Winning

We have crafted award-winning visual effects for the world’s most recognized brands and film franchises. Our work has received accolades including Oscar nominations and numerous VES, Cannes, D&AD, Clio & ADCC awards.

About You

You are a highly skilled and creative DMP Artist with solid production experience working on a variety of shows, films and commercials. You will be responsible for creating high-quality digital matte paintings and environments, seamlessly integrating them into live-action footage and CG elements. You have a strong understanding of perspective, composition, lighting, and colour, as well as proficiency in industry-standard software.

Your Role

  • Create photorealistic digital matte paintings for a variety of shots, including environments, set extensions, and atmospheric effects
  • Collaborate with the VFX Supervisor, Comp Supervisor, and other artists to develop the visual look of the film
  • Work from concept art, reference images, and on-set photography to create seamless integrations
  • Maintain consistency in style and quality across all assigned shots
  • Optimize images for performance and integration within the VFX pipeline
  • Meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work within budget
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and collaborate with the technical team
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest DMP techniques and technologies
  • Meet project milestones and deadlines on time
  • Make corrections and adjustments requested by the supervisor

Your Qualifications

  • 5+ years of proven experience as a DMP Artist in commercials, film, or TV
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating a high level of artistic skill and technical proficiency in creating photorealistic digital matte paintings
  • Expert knowledge of industry-standard software such as Photoshop, Nuke, Maya and Mari (or equivalent)
  • Solid understanding of perspective, composition, lighting, colour theory, and atmospheric effects
  • Strong understanding of multiple aspects of the VFX pipeline
  • Ability to take direction positively and work well within a team
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a deadline-driven environment
  • Experience with 3D projection and camera mapping techniques is an asset
  • Knowledge of rendering software (e.g., Redshift, Houdini, Karma) is an asset

We Offer

  • A fun and collaborative environment
  • Emphasis on work/life balance
  • Ample cross-training opportunities

Salary Range: $47.00 - $54.00 per hour. 

This range denotes the minimum and maximum compensation limits for this role within the province of British Columbia, adhering to local legal requirements. It's essential to recognize that the salary range for this position may vary when compared to markets outside of British Columbia, with potential variations in both lower and higher figures. The base pay offered is contingent upon factors including internal equity assessments and elements such as the candidate's geographic location, job-related expertise, skills, experience, and other pertinent qualifications.

The Embassy Visual Effects Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.

Ready to grow your career with a unique VFX studio? Apply today with your resume and demo reel!

Please note: At this time we are only accepting applications from those artists who are legally eligible to work in Canada and are residents of BC.

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We're an award-winning studio with expertise in vfx, animation & design for advertising, film and TV.

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