Matte Painter (DNEG Animation)
Description
https://www.dneg.com/dneg-animation/
Description du poste – Matte Painter
Exigences essentielles
- Minimum de 3 ans d’expérience sur des longs métrages d’animation haut de gamme
- Solide formation artistique en peinture
- Excellente maîtrise des techniques avancées de matte painting, incluant les espaces colorimétriques, les techniques de peinture numérique et la gestion des fichiers Photoshop
- Bonne compréhension et application des principes de base de la perspective comme fondement de la construction et de la correction des formes dans la création d’environnements numériques
- Solides compétences techniques en photographie, avec un accent sur la composition, la profondeur, l’éclairage et la couleur
- Capacité à combiner des éléments 2D et 3D dans Maya, ainsi que des projections dans Nuke
- La maîtrise de World Machine est un atout
- Excellentes compétences en communication écrite et verbale
- Grande rigueur en gestion du temps, avec la capacité de mener à bien plusieurs priorités et tâches dans des délais impartis
Profil recherché
- Organisé·e, proactif·ve et autonome
- Esprit d’équipe, communicatif·ve et enthousiaste à l’idée de collaborer
- Leadership naturel, accessible et doté·e de fortes qualités de motivation
- Adaptable et désireux·se d’apprendre de nouvelles compétences et techniques, y compris des logiciels propriétaires
- Capable de rester calme sous pression et engagé·e à respecter les délais de production
- Attitude positive et orientée solutions
Job Description – Matte Painter
Our Matte Painters work closely with the Matte Painting Supervisor to understand the Art Direction of the film. You will create detailed matte painted elements, using projections and illustrations that are to be used to create believable environments. Using your understanding of perspective, lighting and colour to produce work that fits with the style of the project. You will also be collaborating with other departments such as Build and Lighting to get the best results from your work.
Must Have
- 3+ years of high-end Animated feature film experience.
- A strong artistic background in painting.
- Thorough knowledge of advanced matte painting techniques including colour space, digital paint techniques and Photoshop file management
- A good understanding and application of basic perspective as a basis for a form building/correcting strategy in the creation of digital environments
- Technical proficiency in photography with an emphasis on composition, depth, lighting and colour
- Ability to combine 2D & 3D elements in Maya and projections in Nuke.
- Abilty to work with World Machine would be a benefit.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional aptitude for time management in relation to bringing multiple priorities and tasks to completion within a set deadline
About You
- Organised, pro-active and a self-starter
- A team player and clear communicator, and a keenness for collaboration
- A team leader, approachable and personable, with strong motivational qualities
- Adaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques – including proprietary software
- Calm under pressure and committed to meet production deadlines
- A positive, can-do attitude
About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film,
television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people
with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles,
Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali,
Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).
At DNEG, we fundamentally believe that embracing our differences is a vital component of our collective success. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment for our global teams, where everyone feels they matter and belong. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of background, experience or disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments or support during the application process, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We look forward to meeting you!