Set Extension Artist - Full-time

p style="text-align:left"Job Posting Title:/pSet Extension Artistp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Req ID:/p10142568p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Job Description:/ppDisney Animation’s bSet Extension Artists/b use their knowledge of CG tools and strong painting skills to seamlessly extend digital environments in a 3D World. spanLearn more about /spana href="https://www.disneyanimation.com/process/" target="_blank"spanour filmmaking process here/span/aspan./span/pp/ppWe currently have opportunities for bSet Extension Artists/b to join our bBurbank, California Studio starting in April 2026/b./pp/ppTo apply for this position, you must upload a resume and a reel with a shot breakdown, featuring samples of stylized digital matte painting (Set Extensions) and samples of shots done as a generalist. Samples of traditional painting are a plus. bPlease note, stylized matte paintings and shots should be of priority on your reel, even if they’re personal work showcasing your versatility and personal artistic sensibilities./b/pp/ph2bResponsibilities/b/h2ulliOrganically execute art directed dimensional, pre-lit, view-dependent artwork seamlessly integrated with fully CG environments/liliWork with the Environment Team and Production Designers to extend the environments digitally to match the stylized art direction of the film/liliCreate appealing backgrounds, landscapes, and environments in a 3D world using digital rendering and painting programs such as Maya, Photoshop, Nuke, Houdini, Clarisse, etc. as well as GI rendering and Disney’s proprietary software/liliExtrapolate art direction such as design, architectural style, lighting, and graphics which adhere to the Production Designer’s overall vision/liliSupport the technical aspects of the workflow by proactively troubleshooting solutions in collaboration with other technical departments/lilispanSupportively and thoughtfully collaborate with the Art, Layout, Modeling, Look Development, and Lighting teams, demonstrating a generalist skillset that utilizes a variety of techniques to achieve the final vision of the shot and overall film/span/liliInterpret concept art and color keys into stylized yet believable final imagery/liliDesign environments for shots that are extrapolated from more generalized concept art/liliSetup entire shot extensions from scratch/liliLeverage your artistic sensibilities to deliver finished high-quality, appealing digital paintings using techniques such as composition, value structure, color theory, perspective, lighting, atmospherics, real world lighting, and material response/liliTranslate the essence of concept art, narrative ideation, and other reference materials provided by the Art Department, understanding the heart and intention of the concept as well as what aspects are important and where there is room to change/plus the work/liliLight self-generated 3D assets as well as existing show assets using Dlight, Maya, and Hyperion/liliCreate fully-realized high resolution HDR digital matte paintings/liliCreate fully composited set extensions in Nuke utilizing 3D projections, creative compositing, post production motion blur and DOF/liliTake art direction from various sources and collaborate with multiple departments to achieve the final shot with an open and professional demeanor/liliFurther the department’s 2d amp; 3d skillsets by exploring and establishing new approaches and risk failure responsibly/liliModeling as needed, especially complex terrain generation/liliTexture and shader generation as needed/li/ulp/ph2bRequirements/b/h2ulliProfessional experience required, stylized feature animation experience preferred/liliHigh skill level in painting, composition, perspective, and color theory/liliExtensive Knowledge of a 2.5D workflow with multiple projection cameras/liliExtensive knowledge of both 2D and 3D workflows and thought processes with a willingness to learn new workflows/liliExtensive knowledge of Mac OSX and Linux as well as programs such as Photoshop, Maya, Nuke, and various renderers/liliAbility to work iteratively in a fluid and fast-paced environment, take direction easily, and willingness to participate as a member of a highly collaborative team/liliIdeal candidates possess secondary craft skills or come from a generalist background/liliExtensive knowledge of real-world lighting and materials/liliPreferable background in tradition drawing and painting/liliExtensive understanding of shot and painting composition, with preferable knowledge of cinematography/liliSolid understanding of photography and its terminologies, with the ability to integrate separate photos into a cohesive final image/liliAbility to solve complex problems with creativity and innovation/liliBachelor#39;s degree or comparable experience/li/ulThe pay rate for this role in Burbank, California is $60.69 to $71.68 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefitsp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Job Posting Segment:/pWDAS Bur Prodp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Job Posting Primary Business:/pWDAS Bur Prodp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Primary Job Posting Category:/pProductionp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Employment Type:/pFull timep style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:/pBurbank, CA, USAp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Date Posted:/p2026-02-13