Matte Painting Supervisor in Vancouver

Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent across three vibrant locations globally. Come join us!

We are seeking a Matte Painting Supervisor to support our upcoming feature film. The Matte Painting Supervisor works inside of NAS to lead the matte painting team on a specific film, partnering with show leadership to build engaging digital environments that tell our story.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead a team of Matte Painters, casting work appropriately with an eye on schedule and providing daily creative and technical feedback.
• Collaborate with the VFX Supervisor, Head of Environments, Production Designer, Art Director, and other show leadership to establish the visual style and quality standards for matte painting and environment projections.
• Supervise the creation of high‑quality matte paintings and digital environments that align with the film’s art direction and integrate seamlessly with CG renders and compositing.
• Create or refine selected matte paintings and environment projections as needed—particularly complex, hero, or reference‑setting work—to help establish the quality bar, style, and technical approach for the team.
• Help define DMP workflows and toolsets in collaboration with Environment, Layout, Lighting, Compositing, Technical Supervisor, and pipeline teams.
• Work closely with Production and Environment leadership to plan and track DMP work, providing input on complexity, timelines, and priorities.
• Review work in context, giving clear, constructive feedback to ensure visual and technical excellence, consistency, and strong storytelling.
• Evaluate the skills of existing show artists, contribute to artist development, and participate in recruiting and onboarding new talent.
• Help document DMP workflows, processes, and technology, and stay current with industry trends and emerging tools.

What You’ll Need:

• Extensive experience in digital matte painting or environment creation for feature animation, VFX, or high‑end series, including time in a Lead or Supervisory role.
• A strong portfolio/reel demonstrating high‑quality matte painting and environment work with integrated 2D, 2.5D, and CG elements.
• Proficiency with Photoshop and Nuke, plus working knowledge of 3D tools (e.g., Maya, Houdini, Blender) and modern rendering workflows.
• Strong understanding of perspective, parallax, lighting, atmosphere, and color theory.
• Excellent problem‑solving and organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and team needs simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset.
• Experience developing and maintaining workflows in coordination with pipeline and technical teams.

This role is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Hybrid Role (Minimum of 3 days a week in the office).