Senior Digital Matte Painting ( DMP ) Artist - Contract

Botvfx

Pune, Chennai

Full-Time

3-6 Years experience

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

BOT VFX, a visual effects services company with global clients, is looking for a

Senior Digital Matte Painting (DMP) Artist

as a full-time

Permanent

role. The position is based out of

Chennai .

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Developing highly realistic matte paintings that seamlessly integrate with live-action footage or CG elements.

Creating visually stunning compositions while applying a deep understanding of color theory and perspective.

Employing advanced 2D and 2.5D projection techniques to achieve realistic depth in digital environments.

Collaborating closely with the Compositing, 3D, and other 2D departments to ensure artistic consistency.

Working within Nuke compositing software to implement matte paintings into the final production pipeline.

Utilizing Shotgrid (Shotgun) daily for effective project management, task tracking, and asset organization.

Managing individual workflows effectively to meet strict project deadlines within a high-pressure environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Minimum of 3 years of professional experience working on high-end film or episodic TV VFX projects.

Advanced proficiency in Photoshop with a strong portfolio showcasing realistic environment creation.

Extensive knowledge of DMP workflows, including sophisticated 2.5D projection setups in Nuke.

Familiarity with Shotgrid (Shotgun) for asset tracking and production management.

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to facilitate cross-departmental collaboration.

Strong time management abilities and a dedication to delivering high-quality visual work under deadlines.

Solid understanding of composition principles, lighting, and cinematic storytelling.