Description | The Concept & Matte-Paint Artist is part of the concept team within GHY Culture and Media where he/she will generate ideas through digital art illustrations and sketches with the guidance of the FX Director. This role also covers the area of production matte-painting for VFX shot production where artist will require to generate believable matte-paints for final compositing. | |
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Department | Post-Production & Visual Effects Department | |
Reports to | CG Supervisor / VFX Supervisor | |
Job Scope | • Generate multitude of ideas and sketch convincingly environments, props, characters and creatures. • Create expressive concept art, on par with the quality of the concept art created through references given. • Research and collect visual material to define and improve the visual style and contents of the show. • Create the necessary support or assets for the projection of images. • Collaborate with the Layout Department in order to determine the matte painting requirements and locations. • Create matte paintings for sometimes complex camera-mapping. • Obtain a level of realism based on the art direction of the project. • Ability to adapt to the show’s artistic style. • Maintain the schedule and quotas given by the Production Coordinator. • Perform tasks and corrections given by the Supervisor and Director by demonstrating analytical skill and pro-activity. • Organize the workload and prepare the presentation elements for validations. • Communicate and search for solutions and information when necessary. • Maintain a good team dynamic. | |
Skills | • Excellent knowledge of MAYA • Strong knowledge of PHOTOSHOP and NUKE • Knowledge of Substance and laying out of UVs is a plus • Knowledge of 2.5D projection techniques in NUKE is a plus • Knowledge of traditional painting and drawing techniques is a plus | |
Education/ Experience Required | • Diploma in Digital Media or Equivalent | |
Knowledge | • Proficiency in English (Writing, Reading, and Speaking) • Mandarin language would be a bonus | |
Software | • Proficiency in Autodesk Maya • Proficiency in Nuke • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop • Proficiency in Adobe After Effects • Proficiency in Substance a plus |