Matte Painter

EDI is looking for Matte Painters to join our creative team.

Job responsibilities:

• The candidate will create captivating and photorealistic 2.5 and 3D matte paintings of subject matter ranging from fantasy to urban
• Create photorealistic paintings and elements that match concept using 3D and 2D tools and techniques including camera setup, modeling for projection, camera animation, projection setup, image re-projection, and atmospherics and light passes
• Provide or acquire photographic reference materials
• Combine photographic, paint, and 3d assets to conceptualize, create and design environments using techniques such as camera animation, image projection, layering, and lighting
• Perform tasks related to integrating imagery into shots, preserving a unified sense of lighting, perspective, and color
• Ability to understand and interpret creative directives
• Concept work is considered a strong asset
• Ability to combine painting skills in animation software, with knowledge of photography, practical and digital modeling, and design, to create 2D and 3D paintings
• Ability to work closely with the VFX Supervisors to ensure that plates meet planned concept design requirements.

Required skills:

• We look for accomplished artists to work as part of our dynamic team on high-profile episodic and feature work
• A graduate of fine art or VFX program and digital matte painting and illustration experience Portfolio / web site of work
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is essential
• Knowledge of matte-painting techniques including colour space, digital-paint techniques, photography (including composition), depth, lighting and colour
• Keen understanding and application of perspective in the creation of the 2.5D and 3D digital environments
• Working knowledge of Nuke
• Understanding of basic principles of 3D texture projections in Maya is considered an asset. Solid knowledge of lighting, rendering and the compositing process
• Ability to collaborate effectively and receive artistic and technical direction. Offers a positive and proactive attitude and willingness to learn and contribute.