CG Matte Painter

Vancouver - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 1200 - 1500

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented CG Matte Painter to join the crew one of our new CG projects!

Atomic Cartoons a Thunderbird Entertainment Group company is an award-winninginternationally renowned animation studio with teams in Vancouver Ottawa and Los for an artist-driven culture that attracts retains and promotes the best talent in thebusiness Atomic develops and produces high-end animated content that spans preschoolcomedy action-adventure adult and commercial genres and everything in between. Theanimation studio has developed a stellar global reputation for its ability to translate big brandslike LEGO Star Wars My Little Pony CoComelon and many more into top-notch animationwhile also developing high-quality original Atomic productions like The Last Kids on EarthRocket Saves the Day and Mermicorno: Starfall. Atomic is B Corp certified and a BC BenefitCompany.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Create matte paintings for elements and visuals to match the look of the production.
Share ideas collaborate and work closely with other members of the production including layout modeling lighting compositing and design.
Work with Modeling/Texturing Supervisors and the Art Director to create the aesthetic vision of the production.
Work with the Matte Painting team on Art Director and Client revisions.
Meet deadlines as assigned by production management.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Able to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas.
Excellent visual skills and attention to detail.
Painterly skills with stylized cartoon work.
Strong understanding of 2D lighting and compositing.
Strong knowledge of matte painting techniques including digital painting modelling and colour space.
Extensive knowledge of Nuke Maya and Photoshop.
Knowledge of various renderers like Renderman Vray and Arnold.
Able to keep up to date with and apply new techniques tools or other related software.
Industry experience (CG and/or Visual Effects) is an asset.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of a CG Environment scene or 2.5D DMP painting in a demo reel is an asset.
Knowledge of Katana Houdini is an asset.
2.5D projections and asset-modeling with a basic understanding of UVs is an asset.
Previous experience using Autodesk Flow Production Tracking FKA Shotgrid is an asset.
Currently legally eligible to work in Canada.

START DATE: February2026

- Applicants must have resided within BC as of December 31 2025 and be able to provide the appropriate supporting documents.
- All Atomic employees in this role have the opportunity to work remotely within BC artists within Vancouver and the Lower Mainland can also choose hybrid and in-studio options.

At Atomic Cartoons and Thunderbird Entertainment we take into consideration a wide range of compensation factors including background skills location and experience to determine competitive addition to competitive paythis position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits including medical GRSP vacation pay paid holiday breakpaid leaveand a variety of other discounts and perks. Please note: This expected pay range is for British Columbia and is not applicable to locations outside of the province of British Columbia.

Wage ranges are based on a weekly rate.

Vancouver Pay Range

$1200 - $1500 CAD

INTERESTED

Atomic Cartoons Inc. and Thunderbird Entertainment welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you are contacted for an interview and require any accommodations please email

We thank you for your submission; only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Atomic Cartoons Inc. and Thunderbird Entertainment are an equal opportunity employer and employ personnel without regard to race ancestry place of origin colour ethnic origin language citizenship creed religion gender sexual orientation age marital status physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability.

While remaining sensitive fair and providing equitable treatment for all Atomic Cartoons Inc. and Thunderbird Entertainment work to increase participation and advancement to reflect all personnel including Women Indigenous People Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities who are all qualified members. Thus it helps identify and remove barriers that prevent the full participation of members of designated groups in the workplace.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented CG Matte Painter to join the crew one of our new CG projects!Atomic Cartoons a Thunderbird Entertainment Group company is an award-winninginternationally renowned animation studio with teams in Vancouver Ottawa and Los for an artist-driven culture tha...