Painter Jobs in Vancouver, BC

Digital Matte Painting Artist

This position is based in Vancouver. All applicants must reside in the United States or British Columbia/Ontario if applying within Canada.

Zoic Studios is an Award winning VFX company made up of accomplished artists and producers who understand story, process and relationships. Partnership, integrity and enthusiasm are our key founding principles. We have three locations, Los Angeles, New York City and Vancouver, Canada. Some of our recent credits include, Sweet Tooth, Werewolf by Night and Moon Knight.

"Visual Evolution" is our mission; we invest in constantly improving our technological and studio processes so that our artists can focus on being creative even in the lightning fast paced world of visual effects. We apply these principles to our work on some of the most VFX intensive film and television projects out there. We like a challenge. Do you?

Our Vancouver location is seeking an experienced Digital Matte Painter / Concept Artist.

Summary of Position

The ideal candidate will be part ofa small digital matte painting department. You will be responsible for collaborating with other team members to create 2D and 3D matte paintings under the direction of our VFX Supervisors and Lead Matte Painter.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the creation of the 2D, 2.5D, and 3D elements of an environment shot
• Combine photographic, paint, and 3D assets to create concepts and design environments using techniques such as camera animation, image projection, layering, and lighting
• Extensive experience creating 2.5D Environments in Houdini
• Provide and acquire photographic and other reference materials

Qualifications

• Extensive use and knowledge of Photoshop
• Strong knowledge of 3D animation programs such as Maya
• Strong knowledge of Nuke, both 2D & 3D
• Strong knowledge of Houdini
• Good Knowledge of lighting, rendering and the compositing process
• Positive attitude, hard worker, flexible schedule for deliveries
• Must present an up-to-date reel showcasing required skills

Zoic is a Houdini/Maya/VRay/Nuke studio.

Additional information

• Candidates MUST be located in the United States, British Columbia or Ontario. This is a remote (work from home) position.
• Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
• This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
• Due to the volume of applications we receive across our different openings we regret that only those selected to interview will be contact.