Studio: Digital Domain
Job Opening: Matte Painter
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Type: Full Time, Contract
Responsibilities:
- Works closely with project leads and Supervisors to produce painting and elements that match concept and/or live action plate
- Work closely with team leads and artists to generate full 2.5D dmp set ups and precomps in Nuke.
- Provide or acquire photographic reference materials 2D and 3D paintings for digital environments
- Interest and/or experience with concept painting is a bonus
Qualifications & Skills:
- 5-8 years experience in feature films creating photorealistic environments
- Knowledge and understanding of Photoshop and Nuke
- Maya knowledge is strongly desired
- Strong knowledge of advanced matte painting techniques including 2.5D projection, color space, digital paint techniques and Photoshop file management (be it file format, bit depth resolution or appropriate layering of elements)
- Good knowledge and ability with perspective, value matching, and motion
- Good knowledge of camera focal lengths and composition
- Knowledge of film resolution and aspect ratios
- Must have excellent communication, organizational skills, and time management in relation to deadlines
Bonus:
- Previous experience in 3D is a big plus
- Experience using ZBrush, Mari, SpeedTree, Substance, Gaea, and Houdini are advantageous
- Degree in art, industrial design or painting preferred
- Experience working in a stereoscopic film pipeline/environment
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, visit http://careers.digitaldomain.com/description/21_18_1350.pdf