Matte Painter - Mid/Senior - Temporary Contract

Rodeo FX; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Matte Painter for a temporary contract role. This position offers the chance to create stunning, photo-realistic environments using advanced matte painting techniques. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team of artists while working on high-profile projects for major studios. With flexible work arrangements and a commitment to creativity, this role is perfect for those looking to thrive in a stimulating environment. Join a company that values diversity and artistic expression, and contribute to captivating visual storytelling.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar position within the VFX industry.
• Proficient with Maya, Nuke, and Photoshop.
• Strong artistic abilities in drawing and 2D painting.

Responsibilities

• Create photo-realistic and stylized backgrounds in 2D and 2.5D.
• Develop concepts and photographic elements for projects.
• Ensure deadlines are met and communicate project status.

Skills

Maya

Nuke

Photoshop

2D Painting

Camera Projection Techniques

Modeling

Texturing

Lighting

Blender

Houdini

Job description

Matte Painter - Mid/Senior - Temporary Contract

Matte Painter - Mid/Senior - Temporary Contract

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Repeatedly voted one of Montreal’s Top Employers and Employer of the Year for the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, Rodeo FX is a high-end creative company offering services in visual effects, advertising, animation, and experiential.

Nominated for multiple Emmy Awards for its work on the series Stranger Things season 4, Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power, the independent, Oscar-winning company boasts close to 800 artists crafting from studios in Montreal, Québec City, Toronto, Los Angeles and Paris.

Rodeo FX is a creative partner to the world’s best storytellers including Netflix, HBO, Disney, Marvel, Amazon Studios, Warner Bros. and Sony, and has collaborated on ads for YouTube, NBC and Apple. Current projects include Dune: Prophecy, Silo Season 2 and Sonic 3. Recently released projects include The Rings of Power Season 2, Venom: The Last Dance, Taika Waitit's Time Bandits, and House of the Dragon Season 2.

Work arrangements:

As a company founded and led by an artist, creativity above all guides us. Our mission is to provide our talents with the freedom and resources they need to deliver quality work and thrive in a stimulating, caring environment. While we require employees to be present in the studio at least three days a week, we maintain flexible work arrangements for the remaining days. This balance ensures that we foster collaboration, maintain our vibrant culture, and encourage in-person interaction and teamwork.

Job Description

The Matte Painter creates photo realistic and stylized environments in 2D and 2.5D using matte painting techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Create photo-realistic and stylized backgrounds and environments in 2D and 2.5D;
• Develop concepts and photographic elements as references or images for projects;
• Complete asset creation in 2D and 2.5D;
• Support sequences, determining the best methodology;
• May participate in the development of tools and techniques for the department;
• Perform quality control on work before it is submitted for review/approval, ensuring all technical and creative standards are met, and promptly apply notes received;
• Keep Production and the project team informed of the status of work, issues to be resolved, ramifications of problems encountered and recommend potential solutions;
• Ensure deadlines are met, advising the project team promptly if delays could be expected.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar position, within the VFX;
• Must be proficient with Maya, Nuke, and Photoshop;
• Strong artistic abilities in drawing and 2D painting;
• Excellent eye for detail and ability to produce photorealistic work;
• Solid understanding of photography principles;
• Strong knowledge of camera projection techniques;
• Experience with modeling, texturing, surfacing, and lighting assets;
• Familiarity with Blender, Houdini, or Terragen is considered an asset;
• Excellent sense of prioritization and ability to meet tight deadlines.
  
  

Additional Information

• On-site role at the Toronto office;
• Temporary contract from ASAP to June 6 2025 with potential extension.
  
  

Diversity is a core value at Rodeo FX. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable work environment where diversity is celebrated and valued. We believe every member on our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to perceive and interact with the world, identify challenges, and to design and deliver projects.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Art/Creative

• Industries

  Movies, Videos, and Sound

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