Matte Paint Artist
4 weeks ago
Job Description
Position: Matte Paint Artist
Location: Chennai & Hyderabad (On-Site)
Experience: 3+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us
Knack Studios is a full-service post-production facility with a focus on rendering your dreams into cinematic experiences. Spearheaded by filmmakers, Knack Studios is powered by equipment and technologies available for the first time in South India, making us the preferred post-production studio.
In a short span of 7 years, Knack Studios has delivered 850+ successful projects in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam & Kannada.
Headquartered at Chennai in a state of the art secure 20,000 square feet spread across two locations and a 6000 square feet facility in Hyderabad, Knack Studios offers services in Sound, Colour grading and Visual Effects enabling client to realize their artistic vision.
Role Overview
We are hiring VFX Matte Paint Artists at Junior, Mid, and Senior levels to join our team. Candidates should have Minimum 1 year of experience, depending on the role. Responsibilities include creating detailed matte paintings that blend seamlessly with live-action footage and CG environments, following art direction, and ensuring visual consistency across shots. The role involves collaborating with art directors, analyzing shot requirements, and maintaining high standards of quality.
Key Responsibilities
Create high-quality, detailed matte paintings for the VFX industry.
Collaborate with team leads, creative heads, and other artists to understand project requirements and deliver visually compelling results.
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the project's artistic and technical requirements.
Design and paint environments, landscapes, and other elements to enhance the narrative and mood.
Work closely with the VFX team to ensure seamless integration of matte paintings with live-action and CG elements.
Meet project deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
Required Skills
Strong artistic and digital painting skills with proficiency in tools such as Photoshop and Nuke.
Proven experience in matte painting, concept art, or related fields.
Solid understanding of lighting, perspective, color theory, and composition.
Ability to work collaboratively, take feedback constructively, and adapt quickly.
Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Familiarity with industry-standard software and production workflows.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Illustration, or a related field.
Strong portfolio demonstrating matte painting expertise.
Prior experience in the post-production industry.
Knowledge of 3D software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max) and compositing tools is a plus.
-
Senior Stereo Roto and Paint QC Artist
4 weeks ago
india, IN Outsyders Full timeJob Title: Senior Stereo Roto and Paint QC ArtistLocation: Remote, IndiaAbout the position:We are seeking a Senior Stereo Roto and Paint QC Artist to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing vendors, Qc-ing, approving submissions and or supporting vendors with precise roto mattes and performing digital paint tasks. Working...
-
Mattepaint & Story Board Artist
2 weeks ago
Chennai, India SRI KALASA STUDIOS Full timeMatte Painters at SRI KALASA STUDIO create photo-realistic matte paintings that are to be used as an element to either embellish or replace live action footage. You will be adept with in working with varied media, including live action footage, still photography, rendered CG elements, and digital painting to create believable environments on high end VFX...
-
Environment Artist
2 weeks ago
Chennai, India BOT VFX Full timeJob Description We are looking for an environment artist who specializes and has strong knowledge in Houdini, Maya and Speedtree with an experience of 5+ years. Job Overview We are looking for talented and detail-oriented Environment Artists to join our VFX team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating high-quality, realistic, and visually...
-
Dmp Artist
2 weeks ago
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India DNEG Full time**Key Purpose of the Job**: DNEG’s Feature Animation department has been slowly building over the past couple of years and we are delighted to officially launch the new facility. Together we will bring the vision of both major Hollywood studios and independent productions to life. Our Matte Painters work closely with the Matte Painting Supervisor to...
-
Roto Artist
6 days ago
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India RSOFT TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED Full time ₹ 2,78,080 - ₹ 5,69,040 per yearAge limit:20 to 30.Create Mattes: Trace and animate shapes around objects to generate alpha channels (mattes), which serve as cutouts for specific elements.Isolate Elements: Separate foreground characters or objects from the background and vice versa for compositing and manipulation.Provide Hold-outs: Create "hold-out" mattes that allow for the placement of...
-
Paint /prep- Artists-chennai Location
1 week ago
Chennai, India BOT VFX Full time**Prep Artists**: **Responsibilities**: - Applicant must have an artistic vision and creative thinking ability - Exceptional skill in at least one Paint software (Ex.,Silhouette, Nuke, etc.) - Proficient in creating clean plates - Additional knowledge of Rotoscopy and Tracking (2D & 3D) would be an advantage - Minimum of 5 years experience in VFX paint and...
-
Roto Artist
1 week ago
Chennai, India Arena Animation Full timeRoto artists work most closely with compositors, as the mattes which roto artists produce serve as important layers for compositors to work with. - Be methodical and thorough, taking care to rotoscope well so as to help to produce a high-quality final image. - Be adept at using relevant programs. - Work well with strict deadlines. **Salary**: Up to...
-
Chennai, India Knack Studios Full timeJob Description Position: Paint & Prep Artist Location: Chennai & Hyderabad (On-Site) Experience: 1+ Years Employment Type: Full-Time About Us Knack Studios is a full-service post-production facility with a focus on rendering your dreams into cinematic experiences. Spearheaded by filmmakers, Knack Studios is powered by equipment and technologies available...
-
Paint/prep Artist
2 weeks ago
Chennai, India BOT VFX Full time**Responsibilities**: - Applicant must have an artistic vision and creative thinking ability - Exceptional skill in at least one Paint software (Ex.,Silhouette, Nuke, etc.) - Proficient in creating clean plates - Additional knowledge of Rotoscopy and Tracking (2D & 3D) would be an advantage - Minimum of 2 years experience in VFX paint and prep work. **What...
-
Nuke Compositor
5 days ago
India Cutting Edge Full time**Cutting Edge is looking for Compositors of all levels to join our growing VFX team**: Various contract lengths are available! We’re a community of creatives, communicators, thinkers and innovators, who share an ambition to create world-class content; building a diverse team of artists with a well-honed infrastructure has helped make us Australia’s...