Senior Digital Matte Painter – 2D Environment Artist – Digital Dimension – Montréal, QC Full Time

Start Date: April 2021 (5 months contrat – possible extension)

Project :

The Digital Matte Painter – 2D Environment Artist will join the team for the production of the Netflix animated series that awakens the Dead: Army of the Dead, Lost Vegas; directed by Zack Snyder (Justice League, 300, Dawn of the Dead) and Jay Olivia (Batman: The Dark Knight Returns).

Armed with an impressive cast, the animated series traces the story of Scott (Dave Bautista) and his team of mercenaries during the initial fall of Vegas as they face the mysterious source of a zombie outbreak. Action, hemoglobin and suspense are part of their daily life.

Ready for the zombie apocalypse?

Your role :

The DMP – 2D Environment Artist mission is to create a complete 2D environment in the 3D animated series, Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas, to obtain the visual signature desired by the director:

• In close collaboration with the Artistic Director, interprets the concepts and creates 2D backgrounds entirely painted by hand (landscapes, cities, accessories, etc.) according to the artistic direction of the project;
• Makes corrections, when necessary, based on comments and requests from the supervisor and offers solutions or questions to creative or technical problems;
• Respects the schedule set by the production team;
• Maintains a good team dynamic and a good collaboration with the team.

Experience and qualifications:

• Diploma in fine arts or animation;
• A minimum of 5 years of experience;
• Established experience as a 2D Artist (Illustration, Concept Art, Matte Painting) in a full CG environment;
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop;
• Excellent knowledge of Maya and Nuke;
• In-depth knowledge of matte-painting techniques;
• Strong skills in traditional art, including knowledge of color, lighting, perspective and composition;
• Ability to clearly capture and represent an artistic vision;
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment;
• Creative and passionate about animation, cinema and/or video games.

Assets :

• Knowledge of Shotgun;
• Proficiency in Substance Painter.

About Digital Dimension:

Digital Dimension is a visionary 3D animation studio based in Montreal. We design, develop and produce our own intellectual properties and that of others for different platforms.

We are a team of passionate artists, full time geeks carried by a healthy and stimulating environment! We carefully select our projects to put our know-how at the service of what drives us.

We are committed to maintaining a good work-life balance, encouraging curiosity, and promote communication so that work becomes a real cooperative playground.