Matte Painting Supervisor

2 Minutes ago • 8 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Matte Painting Supervisor to join our dynamic Visual Effects team. The ideal candidate will have a strong artistic vision and technical expertise to lead the matte painting department in creating stunning and photorealistic environments. You will work closely with the VFX Supervisor, Art Director, and other department leads to ensure the seamless integration of both 2D and 3D matte paintings into the overall visual effects pipeline.
Must have:
  • Lead and mentor the matte painting team, fostering artistic growth and technical development in both 2D and 2.5D environments
  • Supervise the creation of high-quality matte paintings and digital environments for feature films, television, and other media
  • Collaborate with the VFX Supervisor and Art Director to establish the visual style and quality standards for matte paintings, ensuring consistency across 2D and 3D work
  • Ensure the seamless integration of matte paintings with live-action footage and CG elements
  • Develop and maintain efficient workflows and best practices for the matte painting department, incorporating both 2D and 3D techniques
  • Provide creative and technical solutions to challenges in the production pipeline
  • Review and provide constructive feedback on matte paintings to ensure artistic and technical excellence
  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to keep the department at the forefront of innovation
Good to have:
  • Experience in high-end feature film or episodic TV productions
  • Background in DMP supervision or departmental leadership
  • Houdini
  • 3ds Max
  • Python
  • MEL
  • Generative workflows

Job Details

We are seeking a talented and experienced Matte Painting Supervisor to join our dynamic Visual Effects team. The ideal candidate will have a strong artistic vision and technical expertise to lead the matte painting department in creating stunning and photorealistic environments. You will work closely with the VFX Supervisor, Art Director, and other department leads to ensure the seamless integration of both 2D and 3D matte paintings into the overall visual effects pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the matte painting team, fostering artistic growth and technical development in both 2D and 2.5D environments
  • Supervise the creation of high-quality matte paintings and digital environments for feature films, television, and other media
  • Collaborate with the VFX Supervisor and Art Director to establish the visual style and quality standards for matte paintings, ensuring consistency across 2D and 3D work
  • Ensure the seamless integration of matte paintings with live-action footage and CG elements
  • Develop and maintain efficient workflows and best practices for the matte painting department, incorporating both 2D and 3D techniques
  • Provide creative and technical solutions to challenges in the production pipeline
  • Review and provide constructive feedback on matte paintings to ensure artistic and technical excellence
  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to keep the department at the forefront of innovation

Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in visual effects, with a strong background in matte painting, including both 2D and 2.5D work
  • Proven leadership experience managing teams or departments in a fast-paced production environment
  • Expert-level proficiency in industry-standard software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Nuke, Maya) for both 2D and 2.5D matte painting
  • Strong understanding of perspective, lighting, and color theory
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex projects and team needs simultaneously
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset
  • Experience developing and maintaining workflows in coordination with pipeline and technical teams
  • Experience in high-end feature film or episodic TV productions (preferred)
  • Background in DMP supervision or departmental leadership (preferred)
  • Familiarity with 3D modeling and rendering software (e.g., Houdini, 3ds Max)
  • Knowledge of scripting (Python, MEL) for pipeline tools and automation a plus
  • Experience in generative workflows a plus

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