CG Senior Matte Painter (Animation)

TL;DR

CG Senior Matte Painter (Animation): Creating matte paintings for elements and visuals to match the look of new CG projects with an accent on stylized cartoon work and 2.5D projections. Focus on collaborating with layout, modeling, and lighting teams to realize the aesthetic vision of the production.

Location: Must be based in British Columbia, Canada. Remote work is available within BC; hybrid and onsite options are available for those in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

Salary: $1,750 - $2,000 CAD per week

Company

Award-winning animation studio producing high-end content for brands like LEGO, Star Wars, and My Little Pony.

What you will do

• Create matte paintings for elements and visuals matching the production look.
• Collaborate with layout, modeling, lighting, compositing, and design teams.
• Partner with Modeling/Texturing Supervisors and the Art Director on the aesthetic vision.
• Execute revisions based on Art Director and Client feedback.
• Deliver work within assigned production deadlines.

Requirements

• Industry experience in CG or Visual Effects as a Matte Painter.
• Proficiency in Nuke, Maya, and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of renderers such as Renderman, Vray, and Arnold.
• Strong understanding of 2D lighting, compositing, and stylized cartoon work.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Must have resided within BC as of December 31, 2025.

Nice to have

• Demo reel showing CG Environment scenes or 2.5D DMP painting.
• Knowledge of Katana or Houdini.
• Experience with 2.5D projections and asset-modeling (including basic UVs).
• Familiarity with Autodesk Flow Production Tracking (Shotgrid).

Culture & Benefits

• Company-sponsored medical benefits and GRSP.
• Vacation pay and paid holiday break.
• Artist-driven culture focused on talent promotion and retention.
• Flexible work options including remote work within British Columbia.