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.