Digital Matte Painter

Ingenuity Studios is seeking Digital Matte Painters of intermediate and advanced skill levels to join our Nuke Compositing team. This position will work closely with the Compositing Supervisor and Show Lead in delivering projects in accordance to client deadlines and department timelines.

All contracts begin with a two-week trial period to formally assess skill level and gauge fit within our team and pipeline. This is a remote position for the foreseeable future until we can ensure our offices can safely reopen.

This is an independent Contractor position.

Responsibilities:

• Painting/creating photorealistic digital images for landscape extension from scratch 
• Compiling a variety of stock photos from multiple environments into one seamless environment 
• Crafting environment driven shots that include full 3D landscapes, set extensions and sky domes. 
• Creating photorealistic environments exhibiting a strong foundation in traditional or digital art skills specifically in image composition, perspective, lighting, texturing and color
• Demonstrate a desire to research and implement new techniques to continually improve team efficiency and your own quality of work

Requirements

• Must be proficient with Photoshop and solid understanding of Nuke & Maya.  
• Experience with Unreal is a plus. 
• Must have excellent knowledge of 2.5D/3D projection techniques in Nuke 
• Must have a strong artistic background in painting and eye for details.
• Must have a strong understanding of perspective and camera lenses
• Experience working with live action footage specially episodic environment
• Candidates should have at least 2 years relevant experience working within a VFX pipeline
• Must be passionate about film/tv post-production with a great attitude and excitement for continued learning.
• Able to work in a fast paced and remote environment 
• Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada.