Mid DMP Artist

2 weeks ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Rodeo FX Full time
Company Description

Mikros Animation is a global CGI animation creative studio. Providing filmmakers with top-tier animation and CGI services through a complete range of front and back-end creative services to bring unforgettable and stylized stories to life in every format, for every platform.

We provide end-to-end animation services, uniting industry-leading talent across our global network of creative studios located in Montreal and Paris.

We help filmmakers define and develop their vision from script to screen, making every project truly unique.

Job Description

The Mid DMP Artist independently produces high-quality matte paintings and background extensions that enhance storytelling and maintain visual continuity. They collaborate closely with other departments to ensure seamless integration of their work into the final shots.

Responsibilities

Production

  • Create complex matte paintings for backgrounds, set extensions, and environments.

  • Use 3D projection techniques and perform accurate camera matching.

  • Assist in integrating matte paintings into 3D scenes.

  • Maintain organized files and caches for reusability.

  • Troubleshoot technical issues related to projections or compositing.

  • Implement feedback efficiently and accurately.

Collaboration

  • Work closely with compositing, lighting, and environment teams.

  • Participate in reviews and provide constructive feedback to junior artists.

  • Share workflows and best practices with junior team members when appropriate.

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Photoshop and Nuke (or equivalent compositing software).

  • Strong understanding of lighting, composition, color, and atmospheric perspective.

  • Experience with camera projections and working in 3D environments.

  • Clear communication and strong team spirit.

  • Basic English communication skills.

  • Ability to deliver consistently high-quality work under deadlines.

Optional Skills

  • Experience with 3D software (Maya, Blender, etc.) for camera projections.

  • Familiarity with texture projection techniques.

  • Knowledge of pipeline tools such as ShotGrid.

  • Good understanding of photographic principles.

Additional Information

The person in this role will work closely with our Paris studio in a bilingual environment, as well as with international partners, talent, and clients. They will regularly interact with non-French-speaking stakeholders across various productions and strategic communications, in order to present and promote the creative and technical strengths of Mikros Animation on a global scale.

MIKROS ANIMATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mikros Animation complies and prohibits against discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), mental and/or physical disability or handicap, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state/provincial or local law.

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