Matte Painter

3 Months ago • 3 Years + • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

DNEG Animation seeks a skilled Matte Painter to contribute to major animated projects. Collaborating closely with the Matte Painting Supervisor, you'll craft detailed matte-painted elements using projections and illustrations to build believable environments. This role demands expertise in perspective, lighting, color, and combining 2D/3D elements in Maya and Nuke. You'll work with other departments (Build, Lighting) to ensure optimal results and meet production deadlines. A strong artistic background, advanced matte painting techniques, and proficient photography skills are essential.
Must have:
  • 3+ years high-end animated feature film experience
  • Strong artistic background in painting
  • Advanced matte painting techniques knowledge
  • Understanding of perspective, lighting, color
  • Proficiency in Maya, Nuke, and ideally World Machine
  • Excellent communication skills

Job Details

Description

Position at DNEG

Since 2014, DNEG Animation has been collaborating with filmmakers and IP owners to create high-end animated content. Currently in production on major animated projects we are looking for new talent to join our growing team. Thriving on collaboration and the creative energy it provides, we will craft together spectacular visuals and bring to life the vision of both major Hollywood studios and independent productions! Visit our website to find out more about Animation at DNEG: https://www.dneg.com/dneg-animation/
 
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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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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