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Senior Matte Painter

LA

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Lightbox Animation

Job Description

Knock, knock...Any Lightboxer in the room?

If you are passionate about 3D animated films and want to create magic cinematographic, you can´t let this opportunity go!

We are looking for a talented SeniorMatte Painter​ with enthusiasm to join our great team on the exciting new project, Animated Feature TAD 4!!
​You will be responsible for creating photo realistic elements with high standard matte paintings.

First of all, you're probably interested in knowing that...we offer 100% remote work!


  • Create backgrounds and paintings that match the concept and style using 3D and 2D tools and techniques to enrich the film´s environment.
  • Manipulate light and texture to create realistic materials and form worlds that will exceed expectations.
  • Integrate 2D matte paintings with 3D assets, ensuring a cohesive and believable final shot.
  • High attention to details, preserving a unified sense of lighting, perspective, and color to maintain visual continuity and aesthetics within the film.
  • Collaborate closely with the Lighting, VFX and Compositing teams to ensure a seamless integration of matte paintings into final shots.
  • Have a good mix of creative and technical skills using Photoshop and Nuke to complete stunning 2.5D environments.
  • Projection mapping and scene augmentation.
  • Work in a manner that allows other compositing team members to pick up your work if necessary.
  • Manage your workload. Advise your lead/head of dept of any obstacles which may affect delivery quality, timeliness or budget.
  • Ability to work autonomously and independently in a fully remote environment, with that comes the supreme individual responsibility to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and maintain your own initiative.
  • Align with the style, sensibility of the project and the Director vision.


WE WILL MAKE THE PERFECT MATCH IF YOU HAVE:
  • 5+ years of professional experience from either animation TV series or feature animation movie.
  • Expert in Photoshop and Nuke.
  • Work with rendered CG elements, still photography and digital paint to create believable environments that are seamlessly integrated into the film.
  • Flexibility to match and adapt painting styles to the animated feature’s designs.
  • Strong artistic skills in perspective, lighting, color and composition, with an eye to enhance the environments.
  • Ability to take feedback constructively and implement it effectively, to reach the quality desired.
  • Anticipation and quick reaction for problem solving.
  • Demonstrate great autonomy and proactivity in your work.
  • Great attention to detail.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Do you think we fit? Well, keep reading.


We have a GREAT TEAM, taking animation to another level!

Our pillars are:
Strong passion: We are proactive with a positive working attitude, we continue to create successful films that conquer children and adults, so we need the motivation and energy of the best creative minds.

Behind the scenes: Lightbox has an exciting mission: to bring incredible stories to life! We are happy and proud with giving the best possible value to the projects and continue achieving success.

Be a Lightboxer: We need good teammates who are generally cool people and natural collaborators. Where everyone truly helps each other to grow. We love team and fun plans to disconnect and have a good time.

DURING THE TRIP WE CAN OFFER YOU:
  • We are big fan of ensuring a "people first" company culture, with a good work-life balance for our employees.
  • 100 % remote work.
  • Nice working schedule from 8h to 16h, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility.
  • 22 days working days annual holidays.

Lightbox is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce.

Do you want to join us and help us continue creating magic cinematographic?

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About the job

Oct 13, 2024

Full-time

Remote
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