• Ability to adapt to the show’s artistic style;
• Obtain a level of realism based on the art direction of the project;
• Create the necessary support or assets for the projection of images;
• Performing tasks related to integrating imagery into shots, preserving a unified sense of lighting, perspective, and color;
• Integrating matte paintings into 3D environments;
• Collaborate with the Layout Department in order to determine the matte painting requirements and locations;
• Create matte paintings for sometimes complex camera-mapping;
• Provides foreground, mid-ground, and background paintings for use in 2D, 2.5D and 3D environments;
• Produce or assist in developing and producing design concepts, including characters and environments;
• Contribute to the visual and technical attributes of the production;
• Assists with troubleshooting the background components created;
• Perform tasks and corrections given by the Supervisor and Director by demonstrating analytical skill and proactivity;
• Maintain the schedule and quotas given by the Production Coordinator;
• Communicate and search for solutions and information when necessary;
• Maintain a good team dynamic;
• Specific duties to be determined on a project by project basis;
• Demonstrable skills in Concept design desirable but not essential.

• At least one to two (1-2) years of experience working as a matte painting lead artist in film production/animated series or in visual effects;
• Knowledge of traditional painting and drawing techniques is a plus;
• Knowledge of 3D programs would be an asset;
• Strong knowledge of photoshop;
• Blender knowledge considered an asset;
• Experience in compositing would be considered an asset;
• Possess knowledge related to lighting, rendering, and the compositing process would be considered an asset;
• Thorough understanding of 3D and animation movies production pipeline;

Benefits

• Great company culture, with a team that is very technically proficient, highly motivated & excited to work on projects that will change the industry
• Competitive health and dental benefits
• Casual dress-code

Tangent Animation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process.