DMP/Environment Artist
We’re looking for a DMP/Environment Artist to help create photo-real and stylised environments for our film and high-end TV work. You’ll work closely with Leads and other artists to deliver high-quality matte paintings, textures, and projection setups that integrate seamlessly into CG and live-action plates.
What you’ll do:
- Create digital matte paintings, textures, and models for 2D, 2.5D, and 3D environments
- Integrate DMP work into live-action or standalone plates using Nuke, Maya, and Photoshop
- Assemble projections, models, textures, and lighting setups for use in CG scenes
- Set up DMP projections using camera and geometry setups in Nuke
- Develop assets using a combination of digital painting, photogrammetry, and reference photography
- Source and organise reference material and create mood boards for look development
- Work from photo reference, concept art, or on-set data to meet the creative brief
- Communicate regularly with production about schedules, progress, and issues
- Collaborate with the CG and compositing teams to ensure seamless integration of assets
- Help troubleshoot and optimise scenes for efficient rendering and delivery
- Participate in developing the look of shots and sequences in line with direction from the Lead
- Assemble and light scenes as needed for other shots or animated assets
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience with DMP techniques across 2D, 2.5D, and 3D workflows
- Strong skills in Photoshop, Nuke, and Maya; bonus if familiar with Mari or Substance Painter
- Understanding of matte painting techniques, digital paint processes, and colour management
- Good artistic eye for composition, scale, lighting, and perspective
- Experience working with HDRIs, photogrammetry, and shoot/reference data
- Some modelling, texturing, and UV layout skills; able to produce basic geo for DMPs
- Solid understanding of environment pipelines within VFX for film or TV
- Strong organisation and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail
- Collaborative mindset and ability to take feedback and adapt
- Comfortable working under deadlines and shifting priorities
- Good communication skills and a proactive, team-first attitude