We are currently taking applications from experienced 2D DMP, 2.5D DMP, 3D DMP, Environment Artists / Generalists for future openings within the Matte Painting Department. We are hiring for a number of exciting TV and Feature Film projects, including the Avatar Sequels. 

Our Matte Painting team is comprised of 26 talented Matte Painters that work in close partnership with other departments across Weta Digital. The Matte Painting team help create, extend and/or enhance photo-real environments, working with a variety of 2D, 2.5D, and 3D software.  

Applicants should have several years of experience creating the highest level, photoreal CG environments for feature films utilising a wide variety of both 3D, 2.5D and procedural environment methodologies. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Creating, extending or enhancing environments using a combination 3D and 2.5D Digimatte methodologies. 
• Developing env assets and lookdev to support DMP work across an environment or sequence. 
• Integrating photographic and rendered elements to achieve photo-real results. 
• Efficient and accessible organization of complex 3D and 2.5D set ups to share with other artists. 
• Collaborating across disciplines to deliver shot work while supporting various departments' needs. 
• Effectively communicating with artists, supervisors, and production daily to flag issues and offer solutions. 

Our successful candidate will: 

• Be able to work closely with both artists and production to solve problems within a production schedule. 
• Be able to convey and incorporate ideas across multiple disciplines. 
• Be proactive, flexible and collaborative in their approach to work. 
• Have 5 + years of applicable experience in feature film, games or similar 
• Have professional experience with Maya, Clarisse, Houdini, Nuke and Photoshop 

Desirable / Additional Skills: 

• Proficiency with Lighting, Compositing, Modeling, Lookdev, Concept Illustration 
• Experience using Photogrammetry, Terragen, Mari, Zbrush, etc. 
• Exposure to Linux/KDE 
• BFA or equivalent in Painting, Photography, Computer Graphics or similar 
• Interest in painting, drawing, sculpting, etc. 

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and building a team who is quick to adapt to a variety of workflows and project requirements.  Weta Digital is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate our diversity and believe in creating an environment where all our crew feel welcomed, respected, supported and appreciated. 

Due to the Covid-19 travel restrictions in place, we are currently taking applications from Artists residing and legal to work remotely in New Zealand, Australia and the West Coast of North America only. 

We are pleased to advise that there are now a number of specific roles for which we are seeking exemptions to permit non-resident crew to enter, live & work in New Zealand