CG Matte Painter (Animation)

TL;DR

CG Matte Painter (Animation): Creating matte paintings for elements and visuals to match the production look with an accent on 2D lighting and compositing. Focus on collaborating with layout, modeling, and lighting teams to achieve the aesthetic vision of the production.

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

Salary: $1,400 - $1,600 CAD per week

Company

An award-winning, internationally renowned animation studio known for producing high-end content for major brands like LEGO and Star Wars.

What you will do

• Create matte paintings for elements and visuals that align with the project's established look.
• Collaborate closely with layout, modeling, lighting, compositing, and design teams.
• Work with the Art Director and Modeling/Texturing Supervisors to realize the aesthetic vision.
• Iterate on paintings based on feedback from the Matte Painting team, Art Director, and Client.
• Deliver assets within assigned production deadlines.

Requirements

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

Nice to have

• Ability to demonstrate 2.5D DMP painting or CG Environment scenes in a demo reel.
• Knowledge of Katana or Houdini.
• Experience with 2.5D projections and asset-modeling (including UVs).
• Previous experience with Autodesk Flow Production Tracking (Shotgrid).

Culture & Benefits

• Artist-driven culture that focuses on retaining and promoting top talent.
• Company-sponsored benefits including medical, GRSP, and vacation pay.
• Paid holiday breaks and paid leave.
• Flexible work arrangements within British Columbia.