Senior Digital Matte Painting DMP Artist - Contractual

Position Overview

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Digital Matte Painting (DMP) Artist to join our Art Department. As a DMP Artist, you will be responsible for creating highly realistic matte paintings for our world-class shots, using the latest 2D and 2.5D techniques. Your artistic skills, attention to detail, and ability to deliver ultra-realistic digital environments within deadlines are crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly realistic matte paintings for use in our projects, ensuring they seamlessly integrate with the live-action footage or CG elements.
• Utilize your strong artistic skills to create visually stunning compositions and demonstrate a good understanding of color theory and composition principles.
• Employ advanced 2D and 2.5D projection techniques to achieve realistic depth and perspective in your matte paintings.
• Collaborate closely with the Compositing & 3D Department and other 2D teams at Botvfx, maintaining excellent communication and problem-solving skills throughout the production process.
• Manage your own time effectively and meet project deadlines.
• Work within a production environment, utilizing the Nuke compositing software and demonstrating a good understanding of Nuke compositing workflows.
• Utilize Shotgun (Shotgrid) for project management and asset tracking.
  
  

• Proficiency in Photoshop, with a strong portfolio showcasing your artistic skills and ability to create realistic digital environments.
• Extensive knowledge of DMP workflows, including 2D and 2.5D projection techniques.
• Experience using Nuke compositing software in a professional setting.
• Familiarity with Shotgun (Shotgrid) and experience working in a production environment utilizing this software.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working on high-end film or episodic TV VFX projects.
• A passion for your work, demonstrated through your dedication to creating high-quality, visually stunning matte paintings.