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 to join their creative team. This role involves crafting stunning photo-realistic and stylized environments using advanced matte painting techniques. The ideal candidate will possess strong artistic abilities and be proficient in essential VFX tools such as Maya, Nuke, and Photoshop. You will collaborate with a diverse team and contribute to high-profile projects for renowned clients. If you thrive in a dynamic and inclusive environment and are passionate about visual storytelling, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values creativity and offers a stimulating workspace where your talents can shine.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in VFX tools and strong artistic skills required.
• Experience in creating photorealistic backgrounds and environments.

Responsibilities

• Create photo-realistic and stylized backgrounds in 2D and 2.5D.
• Ensure quality control on work before submission for review.

Skills

Artistic abilities in drawing

2D painting

Attention to detail

Photography principles

Camera projection techniques

Time management

Education

Experience in VFX

Tools

Maya

Nuke

Photoshop

Blender

Houdini

Terragen

Job description

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

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Art/Creative
• Industries
• Movies, Videos, and Sound