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Senior Digital Matte Painting Artist – Environment Artist
Posted 2 months ago
About the role
- Senior Digital Matte Painting Artist responsible for high-quality environment art in live-action VFX projects at Mavericks VFX. Collaborating closely with the creative team to maintain visual consistency and support production workflows.
Responsibilities
- Produce concept art and complex 2D/2.5D matte paintings for live-action and CG integration
- Develop visual references and concept artwork to guide creative direction and environment production
- Collaborate with the Environment Lead, CG, and Compositing teams to maintain visual continuity, technical efficiency, and high production standards
- Suggest and implement innovative techniques, tools, and AI-assisted workflows to optimize environment production
- Review and provide feedback on environment work to ensure it meets creative and technical requirements
- Stay updated on industry tools, techniques, and best practices, and apply knowledge to improve production workflows
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Digital Matte Painter or Environment Artist for live-action feature film or episodic VFX
- Strong artistic skills with an appreciation for landscape and natural processes
- Proven ability to create compelling concept art
- Expertise in composition, lighting, perspective, and color theory
- Proficiency with Photoshop and 3D software such as Maya, Houdini, or Blender
- Experience with projection techniques and camera setups
- Working knowledge of compositing packages (preferably Nuke)
- Knowledge of Unreal Engine and AI-based environment or image generation techniques is a plus
- Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and deadlines while maintaining high-quality results
- Strong communication skills and collaborative work approach
Benefits
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada as specified
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Committed to providing employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
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