Matte Artist

1 week ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Zoic Studios Full time

About Zoic Studios

Zoic Studios is a leading Visual Effects company that specializes in high-end visual effects for television, film, and advertising. Our mission is to deliver exceptional visual experiences that exceed our clients' expectations.

Job Summary

The Senior Rotoscope/Paint Artist is a key member of our Visual Effects team, responsible for creating complex matte elements and performing rig, seam, and dust removals. This role requires a high level of expertise in rotoscope techniques, paint, and compositing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review stage elements with leadership and assign shots based on complexity.
  • Collaborate with compositors to ensure requested matte elements and paint work meet technical and creative requirements.
  • Use rotoscope techniques in Nuke or Silhouette to generate mattes and splines.
  • Apply paint and compositing techniques in Nuke to produce clean plates, remove rigs and seams, and other artifacts.
  • Attend dailies and receive feedback from leadership.
  • Drive tasks to completion and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Oversee quality control of approved elements and publish handoffs for own work and junior team members.
  • Mentor and train junior members of the roto/paint team.
  • Absorb shot work as needed, focusing on complex shot work.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in Rotoscope/Paint, preferably on feature films.
  • Strong eye for composition, detail, light, and color.
  • Stereoscopic experience.
  • Proficiency in Silhouette and Nuke (Furnace and After Effects experience a plus).
  • Ability to work efficiently and independently.
  • Strong time management and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

  • British Columbia Employees Pay Range: $35 - $45 (dependent on qualifications and experience).
  • Candidates must be located in the Lower Mainland, British Columbia.
  • Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
  • This role requires a reliable internet connection and work on Pacific Standard Time.
  • This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities.

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