Full-time | Remote freelance within ±2h of Budapest (CET) The start date for new joiners will be in March/April 2026.
DIGIC Pictures has been making 3D animated films for more than twenty years. We have won numerous prestigious awards and created short films for world-renowned brands such as Call of Duty, Netflix's Love, Death & Robots and Amazon's Secret Level series.
Our team is currently working on several high-profile projects, including the animated film series based on the world-famous card game Magic: The Gathering for Netflix.
DIGIC is looking for talented artists to bring the stylized fantasy world of Magic: The Gathering Netflix series to life. We are seeking a highly skilled Concept Artist/Matte Painter/Illustrator with a mastery of digital painting to join our Art Department for the project. This is a specialized role focused on the final Paintover Pass - the bridge between technical compositing and our unique, "painterly" visual signature.
Junior Paintover Artist
Responsibilities
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Perform high-quality digital paintovers on composited shots to achieve a specific "painterly" look.
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Maintain a strict efficiency standard.
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Seamlessly integrate hand-painted textures, edge treatments, and lighting accents into 3D environments.
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Collaborate with the Art Director to ensure stylistic consistency across the episode.
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Adapt your workflow between Photoshop (for 2D/2.5D work) and Nuke (for 3D projection painting) as required by the shot’s complexity.
Essential Skills
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You have a deep understanding of traditional art fundamentals - lighting, color theory, and most importantly, visible brushwork and texture.
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You are comfortable working in an Animation pipeline.
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Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop is a must.
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You thrive in an environment where you have to make impactful artistic decisions quickly. You know where to place a stroke for maximum effect without over-working the frame.
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You can mimic an established art style and maintain that "hand-crafted" feel across various lighting conditions and environments.
Desirable Skills
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Experience working on AAA cinematics, feature animation, or game cinematics, 1-2 years experience is preferred.
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Experience with Nuke’s 3D painting tools is nice to have.
What We Offer
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Unique, high-profile stylised projects
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Freelance contract
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Full-time (40 hrs/week) remote work
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A collaborative, world-class team
Please note that DIGIC can only work with freelancers who are registered as sole proprietors/entrepreneurs or as self-employed professionals.Please do not forget to include a portfolio or digital gallery with your most relevant artwork in your application! Further application tips HERE!