Studio: Pure Imagination Studios
Job Opening: Matte Painting Artist
Location: Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Create digital matte elements to augment and extend digital environments in the chosen style of a feature animation project
- Create digital matte elements which integrate seamlessly with lit and rendered elements from the Lighting Artists
- Set up 2D and/or 3D geometry in Maya or Nuke upon which to project painted textures
- Participate in discussions to determine where digital matte painting responsibilities begin within production shots/sequences
Qualifications & Skills:
- 5+ years of experience as a Matte Painting Artist working on high-end feature film projects
- Expertise in Photoshop is a must
- Experience setting up 2D/3D projection elements within Maya and/or Nuke
- Demonstrated experience at painting in a variety of non-photorealistic styles
- Experience at setting up and executing animated digital matte painting elements a plus
- A good understanding of the role camera lens selection plays in the finished look of digital matte elements
- A demonstrated expertise in calculating and applying correct perspective in the creation of digital matte elements
- Demonstrated proficiency in photography with an emphasis on composition, depth, lighting, and color a plus
- 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
- Experience with ShotGrid (or equivalent asset/shot tracking system) a plus
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with Supervisors, Lighting and Compositing Artists, and Production Management throughout a project
- Link to Demo Reel/Portfolio showcasing 3D matte painting work done in recent years
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, visit https://pistudios.com/careers/matte-painting-artist/