Senior DMP Artist

One Of Us; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

One Of Us is seeking a Senior DMP Artist to deliver high-quality matte paintings for hero environments and complex sequences. You will lead projections in Nuke or Maya, guide junior artists, and ensure seamless integration with layout, lighting and comp teams.

You will work on multi-camera setups with attention to shot continuity, stereo considerations, and workflow efficiency while maintaining organization and best practices across the pipeline.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Photoshop, Nuke and Maya with strong projection workflows.
• Strong artistic judgement in composition, lighting and photorealism.
• Experience with lidar, scan data and CG/FX integration.
• Ability to troubleshoot scale, tiling and re-projection issues.
• Familiarity with USD scene assembly or layout.
• Scripting or tool feedback for Nuke gizmos or camera rigs.
• Understanding of stereo or multi-view DMP challenges.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator with time management.
• Adaptable to change and able to drive improvements.
• 6–8 years in VFX or related field.

Responsibilities

• Hero DMP: deliver environment and set extension matte paintings.
• Multi-camera setups ensuring shot continuity and stereo if needed.
• Projection work: set up and troubleshoot 2.5D projections.
• Technical oversight to keep DMPs resolution-safe and pipeline-compatible.
• Collaborate with layout, lighting, and comp to resolve projection issues.
• Mentor and review work of mid and junior artists.
• Improve workflow and best practices across the team.
• Maintain clear scene organization in layers, geometry and projections.
• Address notes promptly and push for quality improvements.

Skills

Photoshop

Nuke

Maya

Projection workflows

Artistic judgement

Lidar data

Scan data

CG/FX integration

USD

Stereo multi-view

Scripting

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

Conflict resolution

Collaboration

VFX experience

Tools

USD

Job description

Senior DMP Artist

The Senior DMP Artist is responsible for delivering complex matte paintings across full sequences, including hero environments and multi-camera setups. This role also supports technical integration and guides junior artists where needed.

Duties

• Hero DMP: Deliver key environment and set extension matte paintings for high-visibility shots
• Multi-Camera Support: Build setups that work across shot continuity and stereo if required
• Projection Work: Set up and troubleshoot 2.5D projections in Nuke or Maya
• Technical Oversight: Ensure DMPs are resolution-safe and pipeline-compatible
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Align with layout, lighting, and comp to resolve projection and placement issues
• Mentorship: Provide support and review feedback for mid and junior artists
• Support the team in elevating both output and efficiency
• Scene Organisation: Maintain clear structure in layers, geometry, and projections
• Feedback: Address notes efficiently and offer improvements during shot development
• Deliver high-quality matte paintings that hold up across lighting and comp
• Lead by example in artistic and technical execution
• Contribute to workflow improvements and best practices

Skills, attributes and experience

• Expert in Photoshop, Nuke, Maya, and projection workflows
• Strong artistic judgement in composition, lighting, and photorealism
• Experience with lidar, scan data, and integrating CG or FX passes
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to scale, tiling, and re-projection
• Familiarity with USD scene assembly or layout
• Scripting or tool feedback ability (e.g., Nuke gizmos, camera rig setups)
• Understanding of stereo or multi-view DMP challenges
• Excellent communicator, sharing information clearly and actively listening
• Strong time management, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and escalation delays in a timely manner
• Adaptable to change with the ability to remain focused and maintain a positive attitude
• Driven to make things better with flexibility to change course when needed
• Positive energy, focusing on results and having a positive impact on those around you
• Self awareness and an ability to resolve and diffuse problems treating others with kindness and respect
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work well with others
• 6-8 years in VFX or a related field