Senior Matte Painter – Stylized Environment Design

About the role

As a Senior Matte Painter for our creative team, you will hold a crucial role in crafting the visual landscapes of our projects. Utilizing your expertise in raw painting techniques, photo bashing, render bashing, and hybrid methods, you will create visually compelling matte paintings that seamlessly integrate into the project's visual language.

Key responsibilities

• Employ a variety of techniques, including raw painting, photo bashing, render bashing, and hybrid methods, to craft visually captivating matte paintings.
• Embrace feedback from team members and implement revisions to elevate quality and align with project objectives.
• Assume ownership of tasks, ensuring completion within designated timelines to meet project deadlines.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends, new techniques, and emerging technologies in animation and matte painting.
• Identify project issues, communicate them effectively, and actively participate in collaborative problem‑solving.

Required profile

• At least 2 years of experience creating high‑quality digital matte paintings across various art styles.
• Strong grasp of art fundamentals such as perspective, form, composition, anatomy, color, value, and lighting.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Detail‑oriented, highly organized, and self‑motivated with a willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of 3D software and the 3D production pipeline is a plus.

Required skills

• Adobe Photoshop
• Nuke
• Maya
• Houdini
• Zbrush

What we offer

• Work on top‑tier feature and episodic CG franchises for major streaming platforms.
• Access to the latest tools and software in a supportive, flexible workplace.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and mental‑wellness benefits, plus a pet‑friendly studio and onsite gym.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, mentorship, and professional growth.
• Generous total rewards package including direct deposit and extended benefits.