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CG Matte Painter
Atomic Cartoons —Vancouver, BC
- $1,400–$1,600 a month
- Part-time
- Paid time off
Unreal Lighting Artist - Senior
Sony Pictures Imageworks —Vancouver, BC
- $45.07–$60.58 an hour
- English
- C++
- Presentation skills
- Tuition reimbursement
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Lighting/Compositing Artist (On-Site)
ICON Creative Studio —Vancouver, BC
- From $58,125.60 a year
- Overtime
- Bachelor's
- Scripting
- In-person
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Surfacing Artists - (Junior,Mid & Senior)
Stellar Creative Lab —Vancouver, BC
- $57,000–$85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's
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Compositeur senior / Senior Compositor
DNEG —Vancouver, BC
- English
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Intermediate Lighting / Compositing Artist (On-Site)
ICON Creative Studio —Vancouver, BC
- From $66,467.70 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Production Manager (On-Site)
ICON Creative Studio —Vancouver, BC
- $70,000–$100,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Time management
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Lighting TDs - Expressions of Interest - Vancouver
Weta Digital —Vancouver, BC
- $43–$70 an hour
- C++
- Scripting
- Linux
Head of CG (General Submission)
Company3 —Vancouver, BC
- $170,000–$220,000 a year
- Temporary
- Travel
- Leadership
- Paid time off
Senior Lighting/Compositing Artist (On-Site)
ICON Creative Studio —Vancouver, BC
- From $74,809.80 a year
- Overtime
- Scripting
- In-person
- Python
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Generalist Artist - Digital Matte Painting for Feature Animation - ILM Vancouver
Disney —Vancouver, BC
- $87,200–$111,600 a year
- Bachelor's
- No university degree
- Recruiting
Lighting Supervisor (On-Site)
ICON Creative Studio —Vancouver, BC
- From $113,022 a year
- Overtime
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Leadership
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Crowd Lead - Houdini (TV Featurette)
Bardel Entertainment —Vancouver, BC
- $1,900–$2,100 a week
- Hybrid work
- Scripting
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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Compositor - Mid (Expression of Interest)
Image Engine Design —Vancouver, BC
- $85,000–$98,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Time management
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VFX Supervisor
Stellar Creative Lab —Vancouver, BC
- $130,000–$150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
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Digital Matte Paint Environment Lead
Cosa Vfx Inc —Vancouver, BC
- $60,000–$150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Communication skills
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Associate Technical Director (ATD)
Sony Pictures Imageworks —Vancouver, BC
- $26.44–$36.32 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- C++
- Scripting
- Tuition reimbursement
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Matte Painter (On Site)
ICON Creative Studio —Vancouver, BC
- From $67,275 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
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FX TD - Mid
Image Engine Design —Vancouver, BC
- $80,000–$105,000 a year
- Immediate opening
- Hybrid work
- Scripting
- Linux
- Communication skills
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CFX TD - Lead
Image Engine Design —Vancouver, BC
- $136,500–$140,400 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Quality Control
- Scripting
- Linux
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CG Matte Painter

Atomic Cartoons -
Vancouver, BC

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Job details

Part-time | Contract | Fixed term contract
$1,400–$1,600 a month

Qualifications

Adobe Photoshop
Ant
Commercial painting
Visual arts painting
Autodesk
Maya

Full job description

One of our CG projects is seeking a Matte Painter for a short term contract (6 weeks) and/or for an hourly part-time contract.

Atomic Cartoons, a Blue Ant Studios company, is an award-winning, internationally renowned animation studio with teams in Vancouver, Ottawa, and Los Angeles. Known for an artist-driven culture that attracts, retains and promotes the best talent in the business, Atomic develops and produces high-end animated content that spans preschool, comedy, action-adventure, adult and commercial genres, and everything in between. The animation studio has developed a stellar global reputation for its ability to translate big brands like LEGO, Star Wars, My Little Pony, CoComelon, and many more into top-notch animation, while also developing high-quality original Atomic productions like The Last Kids on Earth,Rocket Saves the Day, and Mermicorno: Starfall. Atomic is B Corp certified and a BC Benefit Company.

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:

Industry experience (CG and/or Visual Effects) as a Matte Painter.
Able to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas.
Excellent visual skills and attention to detail.
Painterly skills, with stylized cartoon work.
An understanding of 2D lighting and compositing.
Knowledge of matte painting techniques, including digital painting, modelling, and colour space.
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.
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: May 2026

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 Blue Ant Studios, we take into consideration a wide range of compensation factors including background, skills, location, and experience to determine competitive pay. In addition to competitive pay, this position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits including medical, GRSP, vacation pay, paid holiday break, paid leave, and 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

$1,400 - $1,600 CAD

INTERESTED?

Atomic Cartoons Inc. and Blue Ant Studios 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 [email protected]

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

Atomic Cartoons Inc. and Blue Ant Studios 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 Blue Ant Studios 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.

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