Matte Paint Artist (Junior, Mid & Senior Level)

Position: Matte Paint 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 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 an upcoming 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.

Responsibilities.

Create detailed matte paintings that seamlessly integrate with live-action footage and CG environments.

Follow art direction and reference materials to achieve the desired look and atmosphere for each shot.

Maintain visual consistency and quality across multiple shots, ensuring they meet project deadlines and client expectations.

Analyse shot composition, lighting, and technical requirements to determine necessary matte painting elements.

Utilize advanced digital painting techniques for accurate blending, lighting, and perspective.

Collaborate with art directors and team members to refine work based on feedback.

Ensure matte paintings are visually cohesive with other elements like CGI and effects.

Produce concept art and sketch key frames based on script requirements.

Enhance or extend existing footage while maintaining continuity in perspective and lighting.

Provide daily progress updates and incorporate feedback effectively.

Skills & Attributes.

Strong understanding of digital painting techniques, lighting, and perspective.

Ability to create high-quality, photo-realistic matte paintings that match the project's artistic vision.

Attention to detail in ensuring accurate blending, perspective, and lighting consistency.

Ability to work within tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality output.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Adaptability to new techniques and tools to enhance the creative process.

Self-Image: Confident, Go-getter and adaptable.

Traits: Persistent, Willingness to learn, Creative and Approachable.

Motives: Hungry for personal growth and Win-Win-Win Philosophy.

Qualifications.

Diploma or Degree in Animation, VFX, or a related field.

1+ years of experience in matte painting in the VFX industry.

Strong portfolio showcasing experience in matte painting for live-action and CG environments.