Matte Painting Supervisor (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Matte Painting Supervisor (Gamedev): Leading the matte painting department, creating photorealistic environments for feature films, television, and other media with an accent on artistic vision and technical expertise. Focus on seamless integration of 2D and 3D matte paintings into the overall visual effects pipeline.

Location: Must be based in Seoul or surroundings, or willing to relocate

Company

hirify.global is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor the matte painting team, fostering artistic growth and technical development in both 2D and 2.5D environments.
• Supervise the creation of high-quality matte paintings and digital environments for feature films, television, and other media.
• Collaborate with the VFX Supervisor and Art Director to establish the visual style and quality standards for matte paintings, ensuring consistency across 2D and 3D work.
• Develop and maintain efficient workflows and best practices for the matte painting department, incorporating both 2D and 3D techniques.
• Provide creative and technical solutions to challenges in the production pipeline.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in visual effects, with a strong background in matte painting, including both 2D and 2.5D work.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams or departments in a fast-paced production environment.
• Expert-level proficiency in industry-standard software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Nuke, Maya) for both 2D and 2.5D matte painting.
• Strong understanding of perspective, lighting, and color theory.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

Nice to have

• Experience in high-end feature film or episodic TV productions.
• Background in DMP supervision or departmental leadership.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling and rendering software (e.g., Houdini, 3ds Max).
• Knowledge of scripting (Python, MEL) for pipeline tools and automation.
• Experience in generative workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic workforce nestled within the industry’s most intriguing cities, united by a drive to push the boundaries of storytelling.
• Technology serves artistry and our people are the soul behind everything we do, deepening creative connection, rather than replacing it.
• Committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application.