Senior Matte Painter

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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