Digital Matte Painter

2 Hours ago • 3 Years + • 3D Art • Undisclosed

About the job

Job Description

As a Digital Matte Painter, you'll create photorealistic 2D and 3D matte paintings to enhance or replace live-action footage. Responsibilities include creating photorealistic paintings and elements using 2D and 3D tools and techniques (camera setup, modeling for projection, animation, re-projection, atmospheres, lighting passes); gathering photographic references; combining photo, painting, and 3D elements; designing environments using camera animation, image projection, layering, and lighting; integrating images into shots while maintaining lighting, perspective, and color consistency; collaborating with VFX supervisors; and ensuring timely project completion. The role requires expertise in Photoshop, Maya, and Nuke, and practical knowledge of Mari, modeling, and compositing.
Must have:
  • 3+ years experience as Digital Matte Painter
  • Expert in Photoshop, Maya, Nuke
  • Practical knowledge of Mari, modeling, compositing
  • Advanced matte painting techniques
  • Strong problem-solving skills
En tant qu'artiste en décors numériques, vous serez responsable de créer des décors photoréalistes en 2D et 3D qui seront utilisées comme éléments pour embellir ou remplacer les prises de vue réelles.

Principales responsabilités

    • Crée des peintures et des éléments photoréalistes qui correspondent au concept et au style en utilisant des outils et des techniques en 3D et 2D, notamment la configuration de la caméra, la modélisation pour la projection, l'animation de la caméra, la configuration de la projection, la reprojection d'images, les atmosphères et les passes d'éclairage
    • Fournir et obtenir des références photographiques
    • Combiner des éléments photographiques, de peinture et en 3D pour conceptualiser
    • Créer et concevoir des environnements en utilisant des techniques telles que l'animation de caméra, la projection d'images, le superposition de calques et l'éclairage
    • Effectuer des tâches liées à l'intégration d'images dans les plans, en préservant une cohérence en termes d'éclairage, de perspective et de couleur
    • Travailler en étroite collaboration avec les superviseurs(es) VFX pour déterminer les meilleures méthodes pour réaliser le travail dans les délais impartis et s'assurer que les plans respectent les exigences de conception conceptuelles prévues

Qualifications

    • Au moins trois (3) ans en tant qu'artiste en décors numériques
    • Expert(e) de Photoshop, Maya et Nuke
    • Connaissance pratique de Mari, de la modélisation et en composition
    • Connaissance avancée des techniques de peinture mate et/ou expérience technique en photographie/éclairage avec une emphase sur la couleur et la composition
    • Capable de gérer plusieurs tâches, être motivé(e), et proactif(ve)
    • Réceptif(ve) aux conseils et aux notes de révision de la direction créative et technique
    • Esprit d'équipe capable de travailler de manière indépendante avec un minimum de supervision.
    • Solides compétences en résolution de problèmes



    • As a Matte Painter, you will create photorealistic 2D and 3D matte paintings of subject matter to be used as an elements to either embellish or replace live action footage.
About Us
Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 7 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich, Seoul, Stuttgart, and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar — both within our workplace and throughout our industry.

We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas.

Eyeline Studios
Eyeline Studios, our virtual production division, is rethinking the future of real-time filmmaking by providing content creators with unmatched flexibility. Learn more.

Powered by Netflix
Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, we continue to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients.

Come as you are
We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.

We will only consider applicants based in Quebec, or those willing to relocate.
View Full Job Description

Add your resume

80%

Upload your resume, increase your shortlisting chances by 80%

About The Company

Scanline VFX is an award-winning, global leader in the visual effects industry with studios in 7 core locations including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich, Seoul, Stuttgart, and Vancouver. From humble beginnings over 30 years ago, we’ve grown to a team of over 1,200 made up of diverse nationalities from around the world. We believe in the power of storytelling and are committed to helping filmmakers realize their artistic vision. Underpinned by a commitment to innovation, collaboration and long-standing partnerships, we continue to develop innovative tools, techniques and technologies, to offer filmmakers the ultimate in creative freedom. Eyeline Studios, Scanline’s virtual production division, is rethinking the future of real-time filmmaking by providing content creators with unmatched flexibility.

Netflix’s investment in Scanline’s pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows Scanline to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in VFX. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, Scanline continues to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients outside of Netflix.

Established in 1989 in Munich, Scanline became well-known for our ability to create photorealistic natural phenomena such as fire, smoke and water, having developed our proprietary fluid simulation software, Flowline. Scanline was the sole developer of Flowline and in 2008, and was the recipient of a Scientific and Technical Achievement Academy Award® for the software.

Seoul, South Korea (Hybrid)

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)

Quebec, Canada (Hybrid)

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Hybrid)

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Scanline VFX

Similar Jobs

Adler  Inc  - 3D Modeler

Adler Inc , India (Remote)

Reel Nine Studio - 3D Artist

Reel Nine Studio, India (On-Site)

Apixel Films - Visual Effects Artist

Apixel Films, India (Hybrid)

Riot Games - Animation Art Intern - TFT - Summer 2025 (Remote)

Riot Games, United States (Remote)

Unity - Partner Relations Manager, Industry (SMB)

Unity, South Korea (On-Site)

Tencent - 3D Artist

Tencent, Japan (On-Site)

IO Interactive - Senior Character Artist

IO Interactive, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

FTF Studios - FTF Senior 3D Artist

FTF Studios, (Remote)

Sperasoft - Middle Lighting Artist

Sperasoft, United Arab Emirates (On-Site)

Bohemia Interactive - Vehicle Artist

Bohemia Interactive, Czechia (On-Site)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Keywords Studios (Player Support) - Technical Artist - VFX

Keywords Studios (Player Support), Australia (Hybrid)

Amazon Games - Marketing Content Analyst, Amazon Games Marketing

Amazon Games, United States (On-Site)

Infinity Ward - Material Artist Director - Infinity Ward

Infinity Ward, United States (On-Site)

QUANTIC DREAM - Concepteur.trice Technique sénior

QUANTIC DREAM, Canada (Hybrid)

Electronic Arts - Animator, Cinematics

Electronic Arts, Sweden (Hybrid)

Obsidian Entertainment - Character Animator - Summer Internship

Obsidian Entertainment, United States (On-Site)

Qualcomm - 3D Generalist Game Artist - Staff

Qualcomm, India (On-Site)

Image Infotainment  - 3D Modeler

Image Infotainment , India (On-Site)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Keywords Studios (Player Support) - PE Team Lead (Indian)

Keywords Studios (Player Support), Canada (Remote)

The Walt Disney Company - Animator (Contract)

The Walt Disney Company, Canada (Hybrid)

Sago Mini - Product Owner

Sago Mini, Canada (On-Site)

Ziff Davis - Editor, Tech & Science (ExtremeTech)

Ziff Davis, Canada (Remote)

Blazesoft - DevOps engineer

Blazesoft, Canada (On-Site)

Signal Space Lab - Senior Level Designer - UNITY

Signal Space Lab, Canada (On-Site)

Kabam - Game Technical Director

Kabam, Canada (Hybrid)

Autodesk - Principal Trusted AI Consultant

Autodesk, Canada (On-Site)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

3D Art Jobs

Good Job Games - 3D Artist, Marketing

Good Job Games, Türkiye (On-Site)

Bondex - 3D Stylized Environment Artist

Bondex, Philippines (Remote)

Bondex - 3D Stylized Environment Artist

Bondex, Türkiye (Remote)

Inkers Technology - 3D Data Processing Engineer

Inkers Technology, India (On-Site)

Magic Media - Lead 3D Environment Artist

Magic Media, Ukraine (Remote)

The Walt Disney Company - 2025 Summer Internship - Technical Show Quality

The Walt Disney Company, Hong Kong (On-Site)

Speedway Games - Senior Vehicle Artist

Speedway Games, India (Remote)

DS-MAX Properties   - 3D Visualizors

DS-MAX Properties , India (On-Site)

Alp Consulting  - 3D Artist

Alp Consulting , India (On-Site)

ETHOSH - 3D Modelling and Texturing Artist

ETHOSH, India (On-Site)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded