Set Extension Artist - Remote Opportunity
Join the Disney team as a Set Extension Artist and be a key contributor to our collaborative and innovative team. We are seeking a highly skilled and creative individual to join our team, working on exciting projects in a remote capacity. As a Set Extension Artist, you will utilize your expertise in CG tools and artistic skills to seamlessly extend digital environments in a 3D world.
Job Overview
We offer a competitive compensation package, with a salary range of $32-$35 per hour. This is a full-time opportunity, and you will be working remotely from Texas, USA. If you are a motivated and talented individual with a passion for art and technology, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute layered, pre-lit, view-dependent paintings that are seamlessly integrated with fully CG environments
Collaborate with environment teams and Production Designers to intricately extend environments digitally for our projects
Create backgrounds, landscapes, and environments in a 3D world using digital rendering and painting software such as Maya, Photoshop, Nuke, Houdini, Clarisse, and more
Interpret art direction and ensure that your work aligns with the Production Designer's overall vision
Support the technical aspects of the work created and collaborate with the Art Department, Design, Modeling, Look Development, and Lighting teams
Translate concept art and color keys into finalized images
Design environments for a shot based on extrapolation of more generalized concept art
Create complete shot extensions from scratch
Modeling on a case-by-case basis, particularly complex terrain generation
Surface and shader creation as needed
Lighting of self-produced 3D assets as well as existing show assets using Dlight, Maya, and Hyperion
Creation of fully accepted high-resolution HDR digital matte paintings
Creation of fully composited set extensions in Nuke using 3D projections, creative compositing, and post-production motion blur and DOF
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Professional experience required, including animation experience preferred
High skill level in painting, perspective, and color theory
Understanding of a 2.5D workflow with multiple projection cameras and extensive knowledge of both 2D and 3D workflows and mindsets
Excellent creative skills with a willingness to learn new workflows
Extensive knowledge of Mac OSX and Linux and programs like Photoshop, Maya, Nuke, and various renderers
Able to work iteratively in a fluid and fast-paced environment, take direction effectively, and participate as a member of a highly collaborative team
Ideal candidates would have secondary art skills or come from a generalist background
Extensive knowledge of real-world lighting and materials
Ideal background in traditional drawing and painting
A thorough understanding of shot and painting composition, with ideal knowledge of cinematography
Strong understanding of photography and its terminology
Ability to solve complex problems in a highly creative manner
How to Apply
If you are a motivated and talented individual who is passionate about art and technology, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a reel with a shot breakdown, highlighting examples of your digital matte painting (Set Extensions) and examples of shots done as a generalist. Examples of traditional canvas work are a plus.
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Job Overview
We offer a competitive compensation package, with a salary range of $32-$35 per hour. This is a full-time opportunity, and you will be working remotely from Texas, USA. If you are a motivated and talented individual with a passion for art and technology, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute layered, pre-lit, view-dependent paintings that are seamlessly integrated with fully CG environments
Collaborate with environment teams and Production Designers to intricately extend environments digitally for our projects
Create backgrounds, landscapes, and environments in a 3D world using digital rendering and painting software such as Maya, Photoshop, Nuke, Houdini, Clarisse, and more
Interpret art direction and ensure that your work aligns with the Production Designer's overall vision
Support the technical aspects of the work created and collaborate with the Art Department, Design, Modeling, Look Development, and Lighting teams
Translate concept art and color keys into finalized images
Design environments for a shot based on extrapolation of more generalized concept art
Create complete shot extensions from scratch
Modeling on a case-by-case basis, particularly complex terrain generation
Surface and shader creation as needed
Lighting of self-produced 3D assets as well as existing show assets using Dlight, Maya, and Hyperion
Creation of fully accepted high-resolution HDR digital matte paintings
Creation of fully composited set extensions in Nuke using 3D projections, creative compositing, and post-production motion blur and DOF
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Professional experience required, including animation experience preferred
High skill level in painting, perspective, and color theory
Understanding of a 2.5D workflow with multiple projection cameras and extensive knowledge of both 2D and 3D workflows and mindsets
Excellent creative skills with a willingness to learn new workflows
Extensive knowledge of Mac OSX and Linux and programs like Photoshop, Maya, Nuke, and various renderers
Able to work iteratively in a fluid and fast-paced environment, take direction effectively, and participate as a member of a highly collaborative team
Ideal candidates would have secondary art skills or come from a generalist background
Extensive knowledge of real-world lighting and materials
Ideal background in traditional drawing and painting
A thorough understanding of shot and painting composition, with ideal knowledge of cinematography
Strong understanding of photography and its terminology
Ability to solve complex problems in a highly creative manner
How to Apply
If you are a motivated and talented individual who is passionate about art and technology, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a reel with a shot breakdown, highlighting examples of your digital matte painting (Set Extensions) and examples of shots done as a generalist. Examples of traditional canvas work are a plus.
Apply Now
Apply Now
Apply Now