Paint-Prep Freelancers

Bot-Vfx-; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

Bot-Vfx- is seeking a Freelance Paint Artist for a full-time position based in Chennai. The role involves performing high-quality paintwork and digital restoration on complex visual effects shots.

The ideal candidate will coordinate with junior artists, mentor new entrants, and ensure timely deliveries while solving technical issues and supporting Quality Control for completed work.

Expertise in industry-standard paint software is required, along with a strong artistic vision and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a professional VFX paint department on complex sequences.
• Exceptional proficiency in at least one industry-standard paint software such as Silhouette or Nuke.
• Advanced proficiency in creating clean plates and performing invisible digital surgery.
• Strong artistic vision, creative thinking ability, and high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment while managing project deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality paintwork and digital restoration on visual effects shots.
• Coordinate with junior artists and co-artists on assigned tasks.
• Ensure on-time delivery of shots and provide status updates.
• Mentor new entrants and conduct technical training sessions.
• Solve technical issues to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Support lead artists with Quality Control on completed work.
• Collaborate with production team to meet project timelines.

Skills

Proven experience in VFX paint department

Proficiency in Silhouette or Nuke

Experience in creating clean plates

Knowledge of Rotoscopy

Creative thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Fine Arts background

Tools

Silhouette

Nuke

Job description

BOT VFX, a visual effects services company with global clients, is looking for a Freelance Paint Artist as a full-time Freelancing role. The position is based out of Chennai .

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing high-quality paintwork and digital restoration on complex visual effects shots.
• Coordinating with junior artists and co-artists on assigned tasks in a Shot-Captain capacity.
• Ensuring the on-time delivery of shots and providing regular internal status updates to the team.
• Mentoring new entrants into the team and conducting technical training sessions as required.
• Solving technical issues internal to the project and team to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Supporting the lead artists by performing the first level of Quality Control (QC) on completed work.
• Collaborating with the production team to meet specific project timelines and client requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Proven experience working in a professional VFX paint department on complex sequences.
• Exceptional proficiency in at least one industry-standard paint software such as Silhouette or Nuke.
• Advanced proficiency in creating clean plates and performing invisible digital surgery.
• Additional knowledge of Rotoscopy and 2D/3D tracking is considered a significant advantage.
• Strong artistic vision, creative thinking ability, and a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment while managing project deadlines effectively.
• Candidates with a Fine Arts background are preferred, though it is not a mandatory requirement.