From Montreal to Mumbai, London to Los Angeles,we unite diverse talent and experienceacross 10 global studios, delivering stronger, simpler, smarter VFX for episodic television and feature films. As part of the Pitch Black network, our teams contribute their distinct creative strengths to a broader community of talent, technology, and expertise around the world. Job DescriptionThe Digital Matte Painting Artist is responsible for the delivery of matte paintings and projection setups through photorealistic environment creation, set extensions, and sky replacements.

This role focuses on complex work, technical leadership, tool development, and mentoring team members. Works with high autonomy, provides technical direction, and leads by example. Working closely with Environment, Lighting, Compositing, Layout, Production, and DMP teams across multiple locations, the Digital Matte Painting Artist ensures that work meets creative, technical, and schedule requirements.

Execute advanced matte painting work, including hero environments and complex set extensions Develop quick mockups and high-detail concepts for creative review Implement advanced compositing techniques for simulating FX Deliver assigned shots on schedule while maintaining a high standard of quality Quality, Continuity & Self-QC Set and maintain a high quality bar; spot issues early and help others raise consistency Create or improve QC checklists/templates and share best practices with the team Creative Development & Workflow optimisation Collaborate with local and global teams, Supervisors,



and HoDs to design tools and optimised workflows Support global production teams through documentation and technical guidance Contribute to ongoing workflow improvements through technical problem-solving Support global teams through documentation and technical guidance Workflow & Continuous Improvement Drive workflow improvements through tool requests, testing and documentation help reduce rework through clear processes and checklists Partner with Pipeline/Engineering to improve robustness, performance and usability Communicate proactively with Supervisors, HoDs, and Production to identify risks, dependencies, and technical constraints Support skill development across local and global teams through mentorship and knowledge sharing Proven track record of mentoring and technical leadership Significant experience in a professional VFX production setting with a focus on Digital Matte Painting Expert-level proficiency in Photoshop and Nuke Core Technical Skills Photoshop, Nuke: photorealistic environment creation Collaborative mindset with a focus on technical excellence and consistency Your personal information will be collected, used, and stored for recruitment purposes in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

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