Skills & Requirements:

• 2+ years experience on a feature film as a concept artist/matte painter
• BA of Fine Art , Classical Animation, or equivalent required
• Excellent artistic eye for detail with the ability to follow reference material and concept art and to visually interpret the Directors ideas
• Exceptional understanding of 2D design principles such as: balance, rhythm, form, composition, light/shadow, colour etc.
• Experience in modeling, camera projection and composting
• Strong knowledge of Maya, Photoshop, and Nuke.
• Experience with Renderman an asset.
• Traditional arts background is highly preferred
• Good understanding of lighting, rendering, and digital compositing
• Ability to communicate and work well in a team environment
• Great problem solving skills and extremely organized
• Knowledge of Nuke
• BC residents preferred, but not required