DIGITAL PAINTER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Updated: Mai 27, 2025 - The Digital Painter has proficiency in Photoshop, along with expertise in Nuke, Maya, and Unreal to create stunning digital environments. This role requires strong skills in 2.5D/3D projection, perspective, and camera lens understanding, combined with experience in live-action footage and VFX pipelines. The painter has a passion for post-production, exceptional communication abilities, and adaptability to fast-paced remote work environments.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Digital Painter Resume
  • Digital Illustration
  • Color Theory
  • Adobe Photoshop Proficiency
  • Drawing Tablet Operation
  • 2D Rendering
  • Layering Techniques
  • Photo Manipulation
  • Concept Design
  • Texture Creation
  • Lighting and Shading
  • Creativity
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-Solving
  • Team Collaboration
  • Patience
  • Open-Mindedness
  • Self-Motivation

Summary of Digital Painter Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BA in Digital Art with 5 years of Experience

  • 2.5D/3D projecting experience (3D generalist or Nuke compositing experience)
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Strong knowledge of photography, especially concerning lenses
  • Demonstrable skills in Concept design
  • Mari, Vue, and/or Modo's working experience
  • Skilled in painting photo-real images using photo reference to create the highest quality digital set extensions, skies, elements, and environments
  • Strong traditional art skills including knowledge of color, lighting, perspective, and composition
  • Strong artistic flexibility, versatility, and ability to match and/or adapt painting style to suit a range of production designs
  • Advanced 2D skills in Photoshop and/or Mari with 3D experience, preferably in Maya
  • Ability to complete work within the bid timeframe, while maintaining constant communication with production teams and other CG artists

2. BA in Graphic Design with 4 years of Experience

  • Excellent knowledge of Photoshop, Nuke, and Maya
  • Experience with Clarisse, Houdini, and Zbrush
  • Excellent Modeling, UV, and Texturing Skills.
  • Experience/interest in developing procedural environment workflows
  • Strong artistic skills in digital matte paintings.
  • Art background with an emphasis on environments
  • Understanding of a 2.5D workflow and an overall knowledge of an animation pipeline from assets to comp.
  • Good problem-solving and optimization abilities, able to work independently on a sequence.
  • Able to get artistic directions and be part of a team.
  • Strong traditional art skills including knowledge of color, lighting, perspective, and composition

3. BA in Fine Arts with 3 years of Experience

  • Must be proficient with Photoshop and solid understanding of Nuke and Maya.
  • Experience working with Unreal
  • Excellent knowledge of 2.5D/3D projection techniques in Nuke
  • A strong artistic background in painting and an eye for details.
  • A strong understanding of perspective and camera lenses
  • Experience working with live-action footage, especially episodic environment
  • Relevant experience working within a VFX pipeline
  • Must be passionate about film/TV post-production with a great attitude and excitement for continued learning.
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Able to work in a fast-paced and remote environment