Prep and paint artist

Company Description Pompee VFX Animation Studios is a creative hub where ideas are transformed into high-quality visual storytelling. The studio specializes in breathtaking visual effects and life-like 3D animation, using one of the industry’s most extensive VFX toolkits. Team members collaborate across disciplines to deliver compelling content for a variety of media and entertainment projects. Pompee offers a dynamic environment for artists to grow their skills, contribute to ambitious productions, and explore innovative techniques in VFX and animation.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Prep and Paint Artist role based in Kochi. The Prep and Paint Artist will clean up plates, remove unwanted elements, and prepare shots for compositing using industry-standard tools and workflows. Responsibilities include frame-by-frame paint work, patch creation, roto-prep support, and maintaining visual continuity across sequences. The role involves close collaboration with compositors, CG artists, and supervisors to meet creative goals, resolve technical challenges, and deliver high-quality, production-ready assets on schedule. The artist will also follow studio pipelines, attend review sessions, and respond constructively to feedback.
Qualifications
Strong paint and painting skills, with experience in digital cleanup, wire/rig removal, and plate preparation.
Solid artistic foundation, including understanding of color, light, composition, and visual detail in art and animation.
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary VFX and animation teams.
Proficiency with relevant VFX/paint tools (e.g., Nuke, Photoshop, Silhouette, or comparable software).
Ability to follow established pipelines, manage time effectively, and maintain consistency across multiple shots.
Previous production experience in VFX or animation is preferred; a portfolio or showreel demonstrating prep and paint work is highly beneficial.
Relevant education in animation, fine arts, visual effects, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

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