Framestore is hiring a Freelance: Digital Matte Painting - USA

Framestore Integrated Advertising are always on the look-out for exceptional DMP talent. If you are a freelancer who would be interested in being kept on our books for future freelancing opportunities in our US based offices, please submit your details to us - we would love to hear from you! Digital Matte Painters are responsible for painting photo real environments, elements and textures for matching into live action plates or to stand on their own as DMP plates. Digital matte paintings may also be used in a 3D environment and may be mapped onto 3D objects. A strong understanding and sympathy for real world materials and lighting is essential. DMP artists will work closely with the Modeling and Shading departments and therefore must have a basic knowledge of the practices of each of these disciplines. Our freelance opportunities will always be advertised on our website and we will get in touch with people who have submitted their details as and when opportunities arise. There is no need to apply here more than once - once you're in then you're in and you will be on our radar! In fact, the people who submit here will be our first point of call when we're looking. So if you want to freelance on some of the most exciting and challenging advertising work out there then you know what to do - hit that 'apply' button right now! Job requirements Previous experience in a similar role Proficient in Photoshop and Nuke Working knowledge of Maya and Mari are a plus Previous experience working in a Linux environment Strong artistic skills Experience with 2.5 D A good understanding of the entire visual effects process Strong knowledge of camera focal lengths, a good sense of composition and an understanding of different out-put requirements Experience with creating original concept designs Creative problem solving skills California and New York Employees Pay Range: Juniors (