Reel FX Animation (Montreal)

Job Summary

We’re excited to be back in our Montreal studio Tuesday thru Thursday… come join us! Working with the Matte Painting Supervisor, Lead Matte Painter, Production Designer & Art Director to create matte paintings (e.g., 2D/2.5D/3D background mattes and projections) for a 3D stereoscopic animated feature film.

Responsibilities

Create the 2D/2.5D/3D painted (handpainted, 3D or photobash) backgrounds and necessary 3D geometry required to complete any 3D environments, sets, sets extensions or scenes on the film, while working with the design, layout, modeling, environment, surfacing, and lighting & compositing departments Create full hand painted skies, environments, set extensions, props Create photobash skies, environments, set extensions, props Create simple and complex setups in 2D, 2.5D and 3D software 3D modeling, unwrapping UVs, surfacing, lighting, rendering, compositing To troubleshoot and use talents to create visually stunning backgrounds which match and marry the film’s style and 3D requirements, using direction giving by the Matte Painting Supervisor, Art Director and Production Designer. Create documentation about new processes, and new methodologies (5%) Autonomously learn current processes, software, and new ways to work (5%) * Easily and effectively communicate ideas, process and roadblocks to other team members (10%)





Qualifications

Degree/diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience Traditional Drawing / Painting skills is mandatory Solid understanding of character animation, and lip-synching Strong ability to paint light and mood while matching style keys Strong skills in painting, drawing, values, design, composition, color temperatures Strong ability to learn autonomously Strong curiosity/interest in art Strong communication skills (English or French) Ability to create matte paintings stylistically or realistically using 2D, 2.5D and 3D applications Extensive skills in Photoshop, Maya, Blender, Houdini, Unreal, ZBrush, 3Dcoat, Mari, Nuke, Terragen, SketchbookPro, Procreate, and rendering software (Arnold,Redshift,Cycles,Vray etc.) Familiar with Stereoscopic digital process Python experience (a plus) Nuke gizmos creation (a plus) Modeling/surfacing experience (a plus) This is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Please note that Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada will be treated in priority.

Only the selected candidates will be contacted. Please note that you may be asked to provide references. Professional references may be requested.

📌 Matte Painter (Montreal)
🏢 Reel FX
📍 Montreal