Digimatte Artist

CALIFORNIA MUSEUM-PHOTOGRAPHY; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); Remote; USD 78,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in visual effects seeks a professional to produce high-quality digimatte elements remotely. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in compositing and digital painting, showcasing artistic talent and technical skills with industry-standard software. Join a collaborative team and contribute to innovative projects in a fully remote capacity.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in VFX/Animation industry.
• Proficient in Nuke and Photoshop.
• Experience in Linux-based OS is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Produce complex digimatte elements under direction.
• Collaborate with the team on efficient finalization techniques.
• Create 3D assets and integrate them with photography.

Skills

Compositing

Digital Painting

3D Animation

Lighting

Color Theory

Artistic Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Art

Bachelor's degree in Film

Bachelor's degree in Animation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics

Tools

Nuke

Photoshop

Industry Standard 3D Packages

Job description

Responsibilities: “What would you say you do here?”

• Follow Production Designer’s direction to produce complex digimatte elements at a high standard, with a thorough understanding of perspective, lighting, and color

• Work with rendered cg elements, still photography, and digital paint to build believable environments that are to be seamlessly integrated into the film

• As necessary, create 3d assets from scratch and seamlessly meld them with photography and painting into a cohesive whole

• Work hand in hand with Lighting, Modeling, FX, and Look Dev to find the most efficient techniques to finalize shots

• Work collaboratively as part of a team taking direction from the Digimatte Supervisor, VFX Supervisor and feedback from the Production Designer as needed



Qualifications



Basic Qualifications

“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”

• Proficient and a strong understanding on the latest versions of software such as Nuke, Photoshop, and other industry standard 3D packages

• Strong conceptual understanding of compositing, and general knowledge of compositing software (such as Nuke's) 3D environment and tools

• Familiarity with working with AOVs and different passes within an EXR file

• Adheres to timelines; previous experience prioritizing and managing time efficiently for quick turnarounds

• Willing to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume



Desired Qualifications

“What can I offer?”

• 5 years of experience in VFX/Animation industry

• Experience in a Linux-based operating system

• Knowledge of a 3D Animation Pipeline

• Traditional art skills which demonstrate an eye for light, shadow, composition, and color

• Work comfortably in a variety of implementations; be it 2D backdrops, 3d assets and complex 2.5D/3D projections

• Bachelor's degree in Art, Film, Visual Effects, Animation, Computer Graphics or other related field and/or equivalent experience desired



Fully Remote:This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-DreamWorks worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.



Salary Range:$78,312 - $120,000 Reference: ECNJOBID-3-67-103-209 in the application