Digital Matte Painter

2 Hours ago • 3 Years + • Undisclosed

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Job Description

DNEG is seeking a skilled Digital Matte Painter to create photorealistic matte paintings for high-end VFX feature films. Responsibilities involve integrating live-action footage, still photography, rendered CG elements, and digital painting to build believable environments. The role requires proficiency in advanced matte painting techniques, including color space management, digital paint skills, and Photoshop file management. A strong understanding of perspective, 3D texture projections in Maya, and photography principles (composition, lighting, and color) is crucial. Excellent communication and time management skills are essential for meeting deadlines and collaborating effectively within a team.
Must have:
  • 3+ years high-end VFX experience
  • Advanced matte painting techniques
  • Strong understanding of perspective
  • Proficiency in Photoshop & Maya
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • Experience in TV matte painting

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Position at DNEG

Matte Painters at DNEG create photo-realistic matte paintings that are to be used as an element to either embellish or replace live action footage.

You will be adept in working with varied media, including live action footage, still photography, rendered CG elements, and digital painting to create believable environments on high end VFX feature films.

Must have
  • 3+ years of high-end feature film VFX experience
  • Thorough knowledge of advanced matte painting techniques including color 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 color
  • Working knowledge of the basic principles of 3D texture projections in Maya
  • 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
Nice to have
  • Experience in matte painting for television
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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About The Company

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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