[Rhythm+Hues]

POSITION: Matte Painter
DEPARTMENT: Art & Design Division

POSITION SUMMARY
Rhythm & Hues, an Academy Award winning Animation and Visual Effects Studio is seeking qualified Matte Painters to join their dynamic team in their new Vancouver, Canada Studio!
The Matte Painter reports to the VFX Supervisor and Art Director and will be responsible for creating matte paintings and concept art for high end VFX feature films.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Collaboration with Art Director on feature film matte paintings.
• Communicate and interact with other departments.
• Attend dailies and any job related tasks necessary for your painting.
• Must have previous feature film experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
• Must have high-level photo real painting experience and have the ability to match lighting and photo real characteristics of the plates supplied.
• Strong skill base and experience in Photoshop.
• Experience with 3D packages and projection painting is preferable.
• High skill level in painting, composition, perspective, and color.
• Experience painting mattes and set extensions.
• Must have problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must be self-motivated and self-guided.
• Must know how to work with reference and work efficiently.


Qualified candidates should email their cover letter, resume and website (Please ensure the subject line of your email states, “Matte Painter & your name”) to: jobs-van@rhythm.com