CG Matte Painter

Atomic Cartoons; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 68,250 - 81,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vacation pay

Paid holidays

Remote options within BC

Hybrid or in-studio options

Job summary

Atomic Cartoons is seeking a CG Matte Painter to join our Vancouver team for a new project. The role focuses on creating matte paintings that match production visuals, collaborating with layout, modeling, lighting, and compositing to realize the art direction.

Start date is August 2026 and BC-residency is preferred. This position offers remote work within BC with hybrid or in-studio options in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage and

Qualifications

• Industry experience as Matte Painter in CG or Visual Effects.
• Painterly skills with stylized cartoon look.
• Strong 2D lighting and compositing knowledge.
• Excellent visual skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate creative/technical ideas clearly.
• Familiarity with multiple renderers (Renderman/Vray/Arnold).

Responsibilities

• Create matte paintings to match production visuals.
• Collaborate with layout, modeling, lighting, compositing, and design.
• Work with Art Director and Supervisors to realize the production’s aesthetic.
• Incorporate revisions from Art Director and Client in a timely manner.
• Meet deadlines as set by production management.

Skills

Industry experience as Matte Painter

Painterly style with cartoon work

2D lighting and compositing

Communication of ideas

Attention to detail

Visual storytelling

Tools

Nuke

Maya

Photoshop

Renderman

Vray

Arnold

Katana

Houdini

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented CG Matte Painter to join the crew one of our CG projects!

Atomic Cartoons, a Blue Ant Studios company, is an award-winning, internationally renowned animation studio with teams in Vancouver, Ottawa, and Los Angeles. Known for an artist-driven culture that attracts, retains and promotes the best talent in the business, Atomic develops and produces high-end animated content that spans preschool, comedy, action-adventure, adult and commercial genres, and everything in between. The animation studio has developed a stellar global reputation for its ability to translate big brands like LEGO, Star Wars, My Little Pony, CoComelon, and many more into top-notch animation, while also developing high-quality original Atomic productions like The Last Kids on Earth,Rocket Saves the Day, and Mermicorno: Starfall. Atomic is B Corp certified and a BC Benefit Company.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Create matte paintings for elements and visuals to match the look of the production.
• Share ideas, collaborate and work closely with other members of the production, including layout, modeling, lighting, compositing and design.
• Work with Modeling/Texturing Supervisors and the Art Director to create the aesthetic vision of the production.
• Work with the Matte Painting team on Art Director and Client revisions.
• Meet deadlines as assigned by production management.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Industry experience (CG and/or Visual Effects) as a Matte Painter.
• Able to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas.
• Excellent visual skills and attention to detail.
• Painterly skills, with stylized cartoon work.
• Strong understanding of 2D lighting and compositing.
• Strong knowledge of matte painting techniques, including digital painting, modelling, and colour space.
• Extensive knowledge of Nuke, Maya, and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of various renderers like Renderman, Vray and Arnold.
• Able to keep up to date with and apply new techniques, tools or other related software.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of a CG Environment scene or 2.5D DMP painting in a demo reel is an asset.
• Knowledge of Katana, Houdini is an asset.
• 2.5D projections and asset-modeling with a basic understanding of UVs is an asset.
• Previous experience using Autodesk Flow Production Tracking, FKA Shotgrid is an asset.
• Currently legally eligible to work in Canada.
• BC residents are preferred for this role.

START DATE: August 2026

- Applicants must have resided within BC as of December 31, 2025 and be able to provide the appropriate supporting documents.
- All Atomic employees in this role have the opportunity to work remotely within BC, artists within Vancouver and the Lower Mainland can also choose hybrid and in-studio options.

At Atomic Cartoons and Blue Ant Studios, we take into consideration a wide range of compensation factors including background, skills, location, and experience to determine competitive pay. In addition to competitive pay, this position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits including medical, GRSP, vacation pay, paid holiday break,paid leave,and a variety of other discounts and perks. Please note: This expected pay range is for British Columbia and is not applicable to locations outside of the province of British Columbia.

Wage ranges are based on a weekly rate.

$1,500 - $1,800 CAD

INTERESTED?

Atomic Cartoons Inc. and Blue Ant Studios welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you are contacted for an interview and require any accommodations please email [e-mail]

We thank you for your submission; only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Atomic Cartoons Inc. and Blue Ant Studios are an equal opportunity employer and employ personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability.

While remaining sensitive, fair, and providing equitable treatment for all, Atomic Cartoons Inc. and Blue Ant Studios work to increase participation and advancement to reflect all personnel – including Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities, who are all qualified members. Thus, it helps identify and remove barriers that prevent the full participation of members of designated groups in the workplace.