Senior DMP Artist

About this role

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.
Requirements
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