BC, Digital Matte Painter

BC, Digital Matte Painting Artist

This position is based in Vancouver. All applicants must reside in British Columbia, Canada.

About Zoic 
Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company that specializes in high end visual effects for television, film, and advertising. Our mantra is Visual Evolution - we focus on every part of the process, from the final picture to the pipeline used to create them.   

Are you looking for your next creative and technical challenge? Come join our team!  

Why Join Zoic? 

• We are an Artist owned and operated VFX studio. 
• We love what we do and always stay curious about new technology and techniques. 
• We respect work/life balance in a hectic industry. 
• We work with a team from all walks of life and backgrounds. 

We are excited to share an incredible stop-motion animated feature project that promises creativity, collaboration, and a fantastic chance to showcase your skills! 

Summary of Position

Zoic VAN is seeking an experienced Digital Matte Painter / ENV Artist.to work from home, within BC (or in studio)

The ideal candidate will be part of a small digital matte painting department.  You will be responsible for collaborating with other team members to create 2D and 3D matte paintings under the direction of our VFX Supervisors and Lead Matte Painter.

Experience working in High End Episodic - Knowledge of 2.5D projections and confident working in Nuke..

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the creation of the 2D, 2.5D, and 3D elements of an environment shot
• Combine photographic, paint, and 3D assets to create concepts and design environments using techniques such as camera animation, image projection, layering, and lighting
• Extensive experience creating 2.5D Environments in Houdini
• Provide and acquire photographic and other reference materials

Qualifications

• Extensive use and knowledge of Photoshop
• Strong knowledge of 3D animation programs such as Maya
• Strong knowledge of Nuke, both 2D & 3D
• Strong knowledge of Houdini
• Good Knowledge of lighting, rendering and the compositing process
• Positive attitude, hard worker, flexible schedule for deliveries
• Must present an up-to-date reel showcasing required skills

Zoic is a Houdini/Maya/VRay/Nuke studio.

Additional information

• British Columbia Employees Pay Range: $45 - $65 (The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position)
• Candidates MUST be located in British Columbia, this is a remote (work from home) position. 
• Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
• This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
• Due to the volume of applications we receive across our different openings we regret that only those selected to interview will be contact.