CG Matte Painter required at Atomic Cartoons Inc.

CG Matte Painter required at Atomic Cartoons Inc.

Studio: Atomic Cartoons Inc.

Job Opening: CG Matte Painter

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities:

  • Create matte paintings for elements and visuals to match the look of the production.
  • Share ideas, collaborate and work closely with other members of the production including layout, modeling, lighting, compositing and design.
  • Work with Modeling/Texturing Supervisors and the Art Director to create the aesthetic vision of the production.
  • Work with the Matte Painting team on Art Director and Client revisions.
  • Meet deadlines as assigned by production management.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Able to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas.
  • Excellent visual skills and attention to detail.
  • Painterly skills, with stylized cartoon work.
  • Strong understanding of 2D lighting and compositing.
  • Strong knowledge of matte painting techniques including; digital painting, modelling, and colour space.
  • Extensive knowledge of Nuke, Maya, and Photoshop.
  • Knowledge of various renderers like Renderman, Vray and Arnold.
  • Able to keep up to date with and apply new techniques, tools or other related software.
  • Industry experience (CG and/or Visual Effects) is an asset.
  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of a CG Environment scene or 2.5D DMP painting in a demo reel is an asset.
  • Knowledge of Katana, Houdini is an asset.
  • 2.5D projections and asset-modeling with basic understanding of UVs is an asset.
  • Previous experience using Shotgun is an asset.
  • Currently legally eligible to work in Canada.
  • BC residents preferred.

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