Matte Painting Supervisor - Toronto, Canada - ReDefine

ReDefine

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Our Matte Painting Supervisor works closely with the Visual Effects Supervisor and Production Designer to understand the Art Direction of the film and establish the look of the environments.

You and your team will create detailed matte painted elements, using projections and illustrations that are to be used to create believable environments.

Using your understanding of perspective, lighting and colour to produce work that fits with the style of the project.

You will also be collaborating with other departments such as Build and Lighting to get the best results from your team.

You will be responsible for the artistic and technical quality of the output from their team, and delegating work effectively.

Must Have

Experience as a Supervisor, with proven capability in managing and delivering complex Environment requirements
Proven team leader with strong motivational qualities
5+ years of highend VFX film experience
A strong artistic background in painting
Thorough knowledge of advanced matte painting techniques including colour space, digital paint techniques and Photoshop file management
Technical proficiency in photography with an emphasis on composition, depth, lighting and colour
Ability to combine 2D & 3D elements in Maya and projections in Nuke
Ability to work with World Machine would be a benefit.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Professional aptitude for time management in relation to bringing multiple priorities and tasks to completion within a set deadline

About You

Organised, proactive and a selfstarter
Passionate about animated films
Strategically minded
A team player and clear communicator, and a keenness for collaboration
A team leader, approachable and personable, with strong motivational qualities
Adaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques including proprietary software
Calm under pressure and committed to meet production deadlines
A positive, cando attitude