DIGITAL MATTE PAINTER

Description

We are currently looking for talented and experienced artists to create high end matte painting environments. Applicants should have a strong eye for photo-realism and technical proficiency with latest 2D and 3D environment workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Create, extend or enhance shot environments using a combination 2.5D and 3D Digimatte methodologies.
• Development of env assets and lookdev to support DMP work across an environment or sequence.
• Integration of photographic and rendered elements to achieve photo-real results.
• Efficient and accessible organization of complex 2.5D and 3D set ups for share with other artists
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver shot work while supporting various departments' needs.
• Assist DMP supervision/management when planning workflows and scheduling work.
• Effectively communicate with artists, supervisors, and production daily to flag issues and offer solutions.
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Required Skills:

• Ability to work closely with both artists and production to solve problems within a production schedule.
• Ability to convey and incorporate ideas across multiple disciplines
• Proactive, Flexible and Collaborative approach to work.
• 3+ years of applicable experience in feature film, games, or similar
• Professional experience with Nuke, Photoshop, and Maya.
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Desired Skills:

• Experience using Clarisse, Vray, Photogrammetry, Terragen, Renderman, Mari, Houdini, Zbrush, etc a plus.
• Some Proficiency with Lighting, Compositing, Modeling, Lookdev, Concept Illustration all helpful.
• Exposure to Linux/KDE
• BFA or equivalent in Painting, Photography, Computer Graphics or similar
• Interest in painting, drawing, sculpting, etc.
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To register your interest, please visit our careers site: https://careers.wetafx.co.nz/jobs/62

Location: New Zealand