Senior Matte Painter (Stylized Environment Design Experience required)

ICON Creative Studio•Vancouver, BC

About The Position

As a Senior Matte Painter for our creative team, you will hold a crucial role in crafting the visual landscapes of our projects. Utilizing your expertise in raw painting techniques, photo bashing, render bashing, and a hybrid of these methods, you will be responsible for creating visually compelling matte paintings that seamlessly integrate into the overall visual language of the project.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in creating high-quality digital matte paintings in a variety of different art styles.
Strong grasp of art fundamentals such as Perspective, Form, Composition, Anatomy, Color, Value and Lighting
Strong communication skills
Able to work well in a team environment
Detail oriented and highly organized
Self-motivated and eager to learn

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Nuke, and Maya, Houdini, and Zbrush are a big plus.
Knowledge of 3D software and the 3D production pipeline is a plus.

Responsibilities

Employ a variety of techniques, including raw painting, photo bashing, render bashing, and hybrid methods, to craft visually captivating matte paintings.
Embrace feedback from team members and implement necessary revisions to elevate the quality of your work, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
Assume ownership of your work, taking responsibility for the completion of tasks within designated timelines to meet project deadlines.
Stay at the forefront of industry trends, new techniques, and emerging technologies in animation and matte painting.
Identify project issues and communicate them effectively to team members, actively participating in a collaborative problem-solving environment.