Paint Artist

As a Paint/Prep Artist in the VFX Department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the high visual standards of our projects. Your primary responsibility will be to perform paint and prep tasks to deliver clean, seamless shots for high-end film, OTT, and commercial projects. Working closely with compositors, roto artists, and supervisors, you will collaborate to prepare and clean plates efficiently. Key Responsibilities: - Perform paint and prep tasks such as rig/wire removal, marker cleanup, plate restoration, beauty clean-up, and object removal. - Create clean plates and seamless paint fixes using a blend of 2D and 3D techniques. - Collaborate with compositing and roto departments to ensure production-ready plates. - Maintain shot continuity and consistency across sequences. - Optimize and troubleshoot paint/prep scripts for efficiency and performance. - Adhere to the studio's color pipeline and file-naming conventions. - Meet project deadlines while upholding visual quality standards. Required Skills & Experience: - Proficiency in Nuke is mandatory. - Strong understanding of Roto, Tracking, and Plate Preparation workflows. - Experience with 2D and 3D projections, warping, and paint node techniques. - Ability to independently handle complex cleanup tasks. - Familiarity with camera projections, grain management, and color space workflows. - Minimum 3 years of production experience in a VFX studio (freshers with strong demo reels may apply). Additional Company Details: - Location: Sakinaka, Mumbai (On-site) - Employment Type: Full-Time/Contract Nice to Have: - Basic understanding of Silhouette, Mocha, or Photoshop. - Knowledge of Python or TCL scripting for Nuke automation is a plus. - A creative eye for detail and a passion for visual storytelling.,