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