We are seeking a highly creative, technically proficient, and visually astute Digital Matte Painting (DMP) Artist to join our team at 88 Pictures in Mumbai. This specialized contractual role is tailored for artists who possess a rare combination of classical fine art foundations and modern 3D production pipeline expertise.
As a Matte Paint Artist, you will be a vital pillar of our environmental design team, tasked with building massive, immersive, and photorealistic worlds that expand the boundaries of our visual storytelling. Operating entirely as a Work from Office (WFO) resource at our state-of-the-art Mumbai facility, you will turn complex concept art into high-fidelity, projection-ready environmental assets that integrate seamlessly into live-action and animated VFX plates.
Job Overview : Digital Matte Painting (DMP) Artist
| Parameter | Specification Details |
| Company Name | 88 Pictures |
| Job Title | Digital Matte Painting (DMP) Artist |
| Employment Type | Contractual / Project-Based |
| Work Model | Strict Work from Office (WFO) |
| Location | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Experience Level | 4+ years of professional production experience |
| Preferred Software | Foundry Nuke, Autodesk Maya, Adobe Photoshop |
| Core Methodologies | 2D Background Animation, 2.5D/3D Camera Projections, PBR Lighting |
| Academic Background | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fine Arts or Illustration (Preferred) |
| Salary / Compensation | Competitive; aligned with market benchmarks and industry portfolio depth |
About 88 Pictures
88 Pictures is a premier, award-winning animation and visual effects studio known for delivering high-end, globally celebrated content. Driven by a passion for pure creativity and powered by a robust, cutting-edge technology pipeline, we provide an inspiring ecosystem where world-class artists can push the limits of their craft.
We believe that extraordinary visual storytelling begins with breathtaking world-building. At our Mumbai studio, we foster a highly collaborative, ambitious, and energetic environment where artistic judgment is celebrated, and every team member plays a direct role in sculpting worlds beyond imagination.
Key Responsibilities: Creative Artistry & Technical Execution
In this role, your daily output will directly define the scale, atmosphere, and depth of our digital backdrops. Your core responsibilities will encompass:
Environment Creation & Classical Look-Dev
- World-Building: Design, paint, and execute high-fidelity digital matte paintings that establish structural scale, architectural accuracy, and dramatic environmental pacing.
- Artistic Foundations: Apply an advanced understanding of classical color theory, atmospheric perspective, organic textures, and dynamic lighting baselines to ensure backdrops integrate flawlessly with production plates.
- 2D-to-3D Evolution: Utilize a strong foundation in 2D drawn animation background layouts to inform the structural composition, silhouettes, and artistic balance of complex digital vistas.
Pipeline Integration & Projections
- 3D Camera Projection: Set up, manage, and refine complex 2.5D and 3D digital matte painting projections, mapping high-resolution 2D artwork onto simplified 3D geometry.
- Cross-Department Synergy: Collaborate closely with Art Directors, VFX Supervisors, Layout Artists, and Compositors to ensure that all matte assets align with the technical specifications and creative vision of the project.
- Asset Optimization: Take full technical accountability for your digital canvas files, balancing immaculate attention to detail with clean, optimized layer structures that satisfy downstream rendering and comp limits.
Required Skills & Experience
We are looking for a disciplined, portfolio-tested technical artist who can balance rigorous classical aesthetics with the fast-paced demands of a high-end studio environment.
Professional Experience & Software Benchmarks
- Industry Tenure: Minimum of 4+ years of professional studio experience operating as a Matte Paint Artist within high-end VFX, gaming, or feature animation pipelines.
- Advanced Tool Mastery: High proficiency with Foundry Nuke and Autodesk Maya—specifically tailored for executing advanced 3D digital matte painting projections—is heavily preferred.
- Artistic Literacy: Exceptional competence in architectural perspective, structural weight, complex vanishing points, and realistic light interaction.
- Dynamic Problem Solving: Strong communication and time-management skills, allowing you to iterate quickly based on supervisor feedback under tight production schedules.
Preferred Academic Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fine Arts, Illustration, Classical Painting, or a closely related visual art discipline is highly desired. Equivalent industry experience backed by a world-class portfolio will also be fully considered.
How to Apply
If you are ready to bring your classical painting foundations and real-time projection skill sets to Mumbai’s premier creative studio, we would love to connect. Please submit your application through our official tracking system, ensuring you include:
1. An updated CV / Professional Résumé detailing your studio experience.
2. A link to your latest DMP Showreel / Portfolio showing clear look-development breakdowns (original plates, 2D layers, 3D geometry mapping, and final composites).
3. Your earliest available start date and your monthly/contractual rate expectations.
