Join the Disney team as a Set Extension Artist and be a key contributor to our collaborative and innovative team. We are seeking a highly skilled and creative individual to join our team, working on exciting projects in a remote capacity. As a Set Extension Artist, you will utilize your expertise in CG tools and artistic skills to seamlessly extend digital environments in a 3D world. Job Overview We offer a competitive compensation package, with a salary range of $32-$35 per hour. This is a full-time opportunity, and you will be working remotely from Texas, USA. If you are a motivated and talented individual with a passion for art and technology, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities Develop and execute layered, pre-lit, view-dependent paintings that are seamlessly integrated with fully CG environments Collaborate with environment teams and Production Designers to intricately extend environments digitally for our projects Create backgrounds, landscapes, and environments in a 3D world using digital rendering and painting software such as Maya, Photoshop, Nuke, Houdini, Clarisse, and more Interpret art direction and ensure that your work aligns with the Production Designer's overall vision Support the technical aspects of the work created and collaborate with the Art Department, Design, Modeling, Look Development, and Lighting teams Translate concept art and color keys into finalized images Design environments for a shot based on extrapolation of more generalized concept art Create complete shot extensions from scratch Modeling on a case-by-case basis, particularly complex terrain generation Surface and shader creation as needed Lighting of self-produced 3D assets as well as existing show assets using Dlight, Maya, and Hyperion Creation of fully accepted high-resolution HDR digital matte paintings Creation of fully composited set extensions in Nuke using 3D projections, creative compositing, and post-production motion blur and DOF Requirements Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Professional experience required, including animation experience preferred High skill level in painting, perspective, and color theory Understanding of a 2.5D workflow with multiple projection cameras and extensive knowledge of both 2D and 3D workflows and mindsets Excellent creative skills with a willingness to learn new workflows Extensive knowledge of Mac OSX and Linux and programs like Photoshop, Maya, Nuke, and various renderers Able to work iteratively in a fluid and fast-paced environment, take direction effectively, and participate as a member of a highly collaborative team Ideal candidates would have secondary art skills or come from a generalist background Extensive knowledge of real-world lighting and materials Ideal background in traditional drawing and painting A thorough understanding of shot and painting composition, with ideal knowledge of cinematography Strong understanding of photography and its terminology Ability to solve complex problems in a highly creative manner How to Apply If you are a motivated and talented individual who is passionate about art and technology, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a reel with a shot breakdown, highlighting examples of your digital matte painting (Set Extensions) and examples of shots done as a generalist. Examples of traditional canvas work are a plus. Apply Job! Apply for this job