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