Senior DMP Artist

The Senior DMP Artist is responsible for delivering complex matte paintings across full sequences, including hero environments and multi-camera setups. This role also supports technical integration and guides junior artists where needed.

Duties:

Hero DMP: Deliver key environment and set extension matte paintings for high-visibility shots

Multi-Camera Support: Build setups that work across shot continuity and stereo if required

Projection Work: Set up and troubleshoot 2.5D projections in Nuke or Maya

Technical Oversight: Ensure DMPs are resolution-safe and pipeline-compatible

Cross-Department Collaboration: Align with layout, lighting, and comp to resolve projection and placement issues

Mentorship: Provide support and review feedback for mid and junior artists. Support the team in elevating both output and efficiency.

Scene Organisation: Maintain clear structure in layers, geometry, and projections

Feedback: Address notes efficiently and offer improvements during shot development

Deliver high-quality matte paintings that hold up across lighting and comp

Lead by example in artistic and technical execution

Contribute to workflow improvements and best practices

Skills, attributes and experience:

Expert in Photoshop, Nuke, Maya, and projection workflows

Strong artistic judgment in composition, lighting, and photorealism

Experience with lidar, scan data, and integrating CG or FX passes

Ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to scale, tiling, and re-projection

Familiarity with USD scene assembly or layout

Scripting or tool feedback ability (e.g., Nuke gizmos, camera rig setups)

Understanding of stereo or multi-view DMP challenges

Excellent communicator, sharing information clearly and actively listening

Strong time management, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and escalate delays in a timely manner

Adaptable to change with the ability to stay focused and maintain a positive attitude

Driven to make things better with flexibility to change course when needed

Positive energy, focusing on results and having a positive impact on those around you

Self awareness and an ability to resolve and diffuse problems treating others with kindness and respect

Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work well with others

6–8 years in VFX or a related field