Digital Matte Painter – Stop Motion VFX Project

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About the role

  • Digital Matte Painter creating photorealistic environments for a stop-motion VFX project. Collaborating with artists to elevate narrative and visual style under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Create highly detailed, photorealistic matte paintings that integrate seamlessly with practical set builds and CG environments
  • Collaborate with the VFX Art Director and Lead Environments Artists to develop and refine visual beats
  • Render 3D images and elements that are visually compelling and optimized for integration
  • Use studio-provided suite of digital tools to produce environments, landscapes, skies, and set extensions
  • Work efficiently within production timelines, delivering high-quality assets ready for final compositing
  • Ensure flawless integration of matte paintings into both set-based plates and CG shots
  • Provide guidance and feedback to artists, ensuring the team maintains high standards of quality and consistency when necessary

Requirements

  • 3-5+ years of experience as a Digital Matte Paint Artist in VFX or film
  • Strong knowledge of 3D modeling, sculpting, and rendering techniques with proficiency in industry-standard software (e.g., Photoshop, Nuke, Mari, Houdini, Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, etc.)
  • Exceptional understanding of color theory, lighting, composition, and visual storytelling
  • A keen eye for detail and realism
  • Ability to collaborate in a high-pressure, creative environment with a focus on quality and efficient delivery
  • Strong communication and time-management skills

Benefits

  • Work from home option
  • Collaboration on innovative projects
  • Respect for work/life balance

Job title

Job type

Contract

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$40 - CA$57 per hour

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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