About the Role
The role involves crafting detailed digital environments and backgrounds using advanced painting and compositing techniques to support visual storytelling in high-end productions.
Responsibilities
- Create photorealistic digital environments for integration into live-action scenes
- Collaborate with supervisors and artists to meet creative direction
- Use reference materials to ensure accuracy in lighting, perspective, and texture
- Produce matte paintings that align with project timelines and quality standards
- Revise artwork based on feedback from leads and supervisors
- Integrate 2D and 3D elements to enhance scene depth and realism
- Maintain consistency across shots within a sequence
- Work within established pipelines and technical constraints
- Deliver high-resolution assets in required formats
- Ensure color accuracy and resolution fidelity for final output
- Support compositing teams with layered or multi-pass deliverables
- Adapt painting style to match different visual tones and periods
- Contribute to look development for virtual environments
- Troubleshoot technical issues related to projection or integration
- Keep files organized and properly labeled
- Meet deadlines in a fast-paced production environment
- Participate in reviews and provide progress updates
- Follow version control practices for asset management
- Use software such as Photoshop, Nuke, or equivalent tools
- Apply knowledge of architectural and natural forms to enhance realism
- Ensure geographic and historical accuracy when required
- Work efficiently without sacrificing quality
- Support team goals while maintaining individual accountability
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative work culture
- Respond promptly to notes and revisions
Nice to Have
- Experience with 3D software such as Maya or Blender
- Knowledge of rendering engines like Arnold or Renderman
- Experience in virtual production environments
- Previous work on major film or television productions
- Familiarity with LED volume workflows
- Understanding of Unreal Engine for real-time environments
- Experience with camera projection in 3D space
- Additional skills in texturing or modeling
- Background in fine arts or environmental design
- Experience mentoring junior artists
Compensation
Not specified
Work Arrangement
Freelance, remote or on-site
Team
Part of a visual effects team working on film or television projects
Application Process
- Interested candidates should submit a resume and portfolio showcasing relevant matte painting work
- Applications must include examples of integrated matte paintings in final shots
Project Duration
- Initial assignment is on a short-term freelance basis
- Potential for extension based on project needs
Not specified
