DMP Artist — Talent Pool for Future Opportunities (Freelancer)

FOLKS

3d

About The Position

FOLKS is building a talent pool of professionals who may be considered for future DMP Artist opportunities. There is no open position currently; the posting is intended to anticipate potential hiring needs and keep qualified profiles available for future opportunities. The freelance opportunities are open to candidates located anywhere in Latin America.

The DMP Artist creates simple and complex matte paintings to support the visual construction of environments, set extensions, and digital elements for VFX projects, ensuring aesthetic, technical, and narrative consistency with FOLKS’ quality standards. The role works with supervisors, artists, producers, and multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative production environment.

Requirements

• Significant experience in professional VFX production environments, particularly with Digital Matte Painting workflows.
• Strong artistic judgment and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of DMP and VFX processes, including color matching, 2D element extraction, projection setup, replacement and plate extension, CG touch-ups, 360° skydome manipulation, and multi-layered projection setups.
• Ability to understand creative and technical briefs, apply feedback promptly, and participate in dailies and review workflows.
• Familiarity with tracking and review tools such as ShotGrid, as well as sequence, asset, and shot continuity processes.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic production environment while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills for working with supervisors, artists, production, and other departments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with or knowledge of Photoshop, Maya, Nuke, Houdini, Unreal Engine, Gaea, Mari, Mudbox, Rebelle, SpeedTree, Substance 3D Suite, Terragen, and ZBrush.

Responsibilities

• Create simple and complex matte paintings using Photoshop, Maya, Nuke, or other platforms required by production.
• Collaborate with supervisors, artists, producers, and multidisciplinary teams to execute assigned shots.
• Coordinate work with VFX Supervisors and Compositing Supervisors to maintain technical and creative alignment.
• Maintain communication with the Matte Painting department and other departments involved in the production workflow.
• Deliver work plans on time and according to FOLKS VFX quality standards.
• Address daily requests, participate in production meetings, and apply feedback in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed