Matte Painting Supervisor

Netflix Animation Studios; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Netflix Animation Studios seeks a Matte Painting Supervisor to lead the matte painting team on our feature film. The role partners with show leadership to create skies, background environments, set extensions and CG-integrated locations that tell our story.

You will oversee a team of matte painters, collaborate with VFX and art leads to establish visual style, and push the quality bar across CG renders and compositing. Hybrid office presence is required in Sydney.

Qualifications

• Extensive digital matte painting or environment creation experience, with lead or supervisory background.
• Strong portfolio showing high-quality matte painting with integrated 2D/2.5D/CG elements.
• Proficiency in Photoshop and Nuke; familiarity with 3D tools and rendering workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Matte Painters and manage schedule and feedback.
• Collaborate with VFX Supervisor and show leadership to set visual style and standards.
• Supervise creation of matte paintings and environments aligned with art direction.
• Create or refine complex hero or reference work to establish quality and approach.
• Help define DMP workflows and toolsets with pipeline teams.
• Work with Production and Environment leadership to plan and track DMP work.
• Review work with constructive feedback to ensure storytelling and excellence.
• Evaluate artist skills and participate in recruitment and onboarding.
• Document DMP workflows and stay current with industry tools.

Skills

Matte Painting

Lead Role

Team Leadership

Portfolio

Color Theory

Communication

Tools

Photoshop

Nuke

Maya

Houdini

Blender

Job description

Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent across three vibrant locations globally. Come join us!

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Matte Painting Supervisor to support our upcoming feature film. The Matte Painting Supervisor works inside of NAS to lead the matte painting team on a specific film, partnering with show leadership to build engaging digital environments that tell our story. The team will create skies, background environments, set extensions, embellishments of CG renders, and full one‑off locations that integrate seamlessly into the final film.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead a team of Matte Painters, casting work appropriately with an eye on schedule and providing daily creative and technical feedback.
• Collaborate with the VFX Supervisor, Head of Environments, Production Designer, Art Director, and other show leadership to establish the visual style and quality standards for matte painting and environment projections.
• Supervise the creation of high-quality matte paintings and digital environments that align with the film’s art direction and integrate seamlessly with CG renders and compositing.
• Create or refine selected matte paintings and environment projections as needed—particularly complex, hero, or reference‑setting work—to help establish the quality bar, style, and technical approach for the team.
• Help define DMP workflows and toolsets in collaboration with Environment, Layout, Lighting, Compositing, Technical Supervisor, and pipeline teams.
• Work closely with Production and Environment leadership to plan and track DMP work, providing input on complexity, timelines, and priorities.
• Review work in context, giving clear, constructive feedback to ensure visual and technical excellence, consistency, and strong storytelling.
• Evaluate the skills of existing show artists, contribute to artist development, and participate in recruiting and onboarding new talent.
• Help document DMP workflows, processes, and technology, and stay current with industry trends and emerging tools.

What You’ll Need:

• Extensive experience in digital matte painting or environment creation for feature animation, VFX, or high‑end series, including time in a Lead or Supervisory role.
• A strong portfolio/reel demonstrating high‑quality matte painting and environment work with integrated 2D, 2.5D, and CG elements.
• Proficiency with Photoshop and Nuke, plus working knowledge of 3D tools (e.g., Maya, Houdini, Blender) and modern rendering workflows.
• Strong understanding of perspective, parallax, lighting, atmosphere, and color theory.
• Excellent problem‑solving and organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and team needs simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset.
• Experience developing and maintaining workflows in coordination with pipeline and technical teams.

This role is based in Sydney, New South Whales. Hybrid Role (Minimum of 3 days a week in the office).

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.