Set Extension Artist Job Vancouver area,BC Canada,Creative Arts/Media

Job Summary:

Disney Animation’s Set Extension Artists use their knowledge of CG tools and strong painting skills to seamlessly extend digital environments in a 3D World. Learn more about .

We currently have opportunities for Set Extension Artists to join our Vancouver, BC Studio starting in April 2026
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To apply for this position, you must upload a resume and a reel with a shot breakdown, featuring samples of stylized digital matte painting (Set Extensions) and samples of shots done as a generalist. Samples of traditional painting are a plus.
Please note, stylized matte paintings and shots should be of priority on your reel, even if they’re personal work showcasing your versatility and personal artistic sensibilities.

Responsibilities

Organically execute art directed dimensional, pre-lit, view-dependent artwork seamlessly integrated with fully CG environments

Work with the Environment Team and Production Designers to extend the environments digitally to match the stylized art direction of the film

Create appealing backgrounds, landscapes, and environments in a 3D world using digital rendering and painting programs such as Maya, Photoshop, Nuke, Houdini, Clarisse, etc. as well as GI rendering and Disney’s proprietary software

Extrapolate art direction such as design, architectural style, lighting, and graphics which adhere to the Production Designer’s overall vision

Support the technical aspects of the workflow by proactively troubleshooting solutions in collaboration with other technical departments

Supportively and thoughtfully collaborate with the Art, Layout, Modeling, Look Development, and Lighting teams, demonstrating a generalist skillset that utilizes a variety of techniques to achieve the final vision of the shot and overall film

Interpret concept art and color keys into stylized yet believable final imagery

Design environments for shots that are extrapolated from more generalized concept art

Setup entire shot extensions from scratch

Leverage your artistic sensibilities to deliver finished high-quality, appealing digital paintings using techniques such as composition, value structure, color theory, perspective, lighting, atmospherics, real world lighting, and material response

Translate the essence of concept art, narrative ideation, and other reference materials provided by the Art Department, understanding the heart and intention of the concept as well as what aspects are important and where there is room to change/plus the work

Light self-generated 3D assets as well as existing show assets using Dlight, Maya, and Hyperion

Create fully-realized high resolution HDR digital matte paintings

Create fully composited set extensions in Nuke utilizing 3D projections, creative compositing, post production motion blur and DOF

Take art direction from various sources and collaborate with multiple departments to achieve the final shot with an open and professional demeanor

Further the department’s 2d & 3d skillsets by exploring and establishing new approaches and risk failure responsibly

Modeling as needed, especially complex terrain generation

Texture and shader generation as needed

Requirements

Professional experience required, stylized feature animation experience preferred

High skill level in painting, composition, perspective, and color theory

Extensive Knowledge of a 2.5D workflow with multiple projection cameras

Extensive knowledge of both 2D and 3D workflows and thought processes with a willingness to learn new workflows

Extensive knowledge of Mac OSX and Linux as well as programs such as Photoshop, Maya, Nuke, and various renderers

Ability to work iteratively in a fluid and fast-paced environment, take direction easily, and willingness to participate as a member of a highly collaborative team

Ideal candidates possess secondary craft skills or come from a generalist background

Extensive knowledge of real-world lighting and materials

Preferable background in tradition drawing and painting

Extensive understanding of shot and painting composition, with preferable knowledge of cinematography

Solid understanding of photography and its terminologies, with the ability to integrate separate photos into a cohesive final image

Ability to solve complex problems with creativity and innovation

Bachelor's degree or comparable experience

The hiring range for this position in British Columbia, Canada is C $90,400 to C $150,500 CAD per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.


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