Matte Painter

Sony Imageworks; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animation studio in Vancouver is seeking talented Matte Painters to create stunning digital matte paintings. The role requires proficiency in tools like Photoshop, Maya, and Nuke, along with relevant experience. This is a project-based, full-time position that values unique perspectives and encourages diverse candidates to apply. Competitive salaries are offered depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Healthcare

Tuition reimbursement

RRSP's

Sick and Vacation leave

Standard increases as applicable

Qualifications

• Knowledge of specific digital tools related to matte painting.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Create digital matte paintings that meet creative direction.
• Work under supervision to blend elements like live action and CG.
• Prepare a demo reel showcasing relevant artistic and technical experience.

Skills

Photoshop

Maya

Nuke

Katana

Mari

Houdini

Speedtree

Linux

Education

2-year diploma or 1-year certificate

Job description

Overview

Project based, Full Time

Language in work environment - English

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Tuition reimbursement
• RRSP's
• Sick and Vacation leave
• Standard increases as applicable

Company

Sony Imageworks Vancouver is seeking Matte Painters!

Job Description

Under the guidance of the feature animation production Environment Supervisor or Matte Painting Lead, create digital matte paintings that meet creative direction using live action elements, still photography, concept art, rendered CG elements, and digital painted elements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Photoshop, Maya, and Nuke is required.
• Knowledge of other tools such as Katana, Mari, Houdini, Speedtree, or Linux is a plus.
• Most desired: 2-year diploma or 1-year certificate; however, a minimal requirement of 2-3 years of relevant experience may be accepted.

Salary Information

The anticipated base salary for an Associate position is $26.44 to $36.32/hr, and for an Intermediate position, it is $37.50 - $53.80/hr. Benefits are per company policy, which include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, and standard increases as applicable.

The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and, if applicable, the location of the position.

Application Requirements

Please note that you must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience that also includes the nuances for this specific role.

We value unique perspectives and want diverse, unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities to apply.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

Reference: ECNJOBID-3-67-103-209 in the application