VFX Artist for Film, TV, Commercial, Animation Since 2012
Specialized on Digital Matte Painting, CG Environment Generalist
Jie Zhou
CG Environment Generalist | Digital Matte Painter
Since 2012
With a fine art background and an inspiring education at the China Academy of Art, I set my sights on becoming a Matte Painter in 2012. After earning my master's degree at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, I dedicated four years to full-time work in Los Angeles, primarily in commercials. In 2019, my passion for filmmaking led me to Canada, where I seamlessly joined a major film production pipeline. A decade into my journey as a digital matte painter, my enthusiasm remains as strong as day one.
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Jie Zhou
CG Environment Generalist | Digital Matte Painter | Since 2012
Info
Phone
+1(310)923-8330
Portfolio
VISA
China Citizenship
US permanent residence
Canada permanent residence
Skillset
2D/2.5D/3D Matte Painting, 3D Environment Generalist - Modeling, Texturing, Assembling, Lookdev, Slapcomp. Concept Art.
Artist Training, Shot Planning
Software
Houdini, Photoshop, Nuke, Maya,
Blender,3d Max, Substance Painter,
Vray, Alnold, Clarisse, Zbrush,
Speedtree, UE5
Education
Academy of Art University
Master of Arts : Animation & Visual Effects
San Francisco, California • 05/2015
China Academy of Art
Bachelor of Arts : School of Film
Hangzhou, Zhejiang • 10/2011
Experience
Netflix Animation Studios - Senior Digital Matte Painter
Vancouver,Canada • 01/2026 - Current
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Digital Matte Painting for Unannounced Animation Projects
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Sequence Setup, Multi shots matte painting
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Stylized paint over, Nuke shot setup, CG assets render
Freelance - Freelance Digital Matte Painter
Remote from California • 01/2025 - 01/2026
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Digital Matte Painting for Commercial Projects
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Leading Matte Painting Team - shot planning, tech setup,CG
render,team setup
Timeaxis Digital Graphics - DMP Art Director
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China • 03/2024 - 10/2024
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Oversaw the creative and technical quality of matte painting.
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Provided mentorship and artistic guidance to the matte painting team.
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Led department training initiatives, developing instructional resources to enhance artists' skills.
China Academy of Art, School of Film Art - Digital Matte Painting Class Instructor
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China • 03/2024 - 07/2024
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Instructed a class of 22 students over a 23-week intensive Matte Painting course, covering both foundational and advanced techniques with 2D, 2.5D matte painting workflows.
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Developed and provided comprehensive digital tutorials and learning materials to support class lectures and hands-on practice.
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Mentored students through the conception, development, and completion of their final personal matte painting projects, offering individualized feedback and guidance to enhance artistic and technical skills.
Scanline VFX - Senior Digital Matte Painter
Vancouver, Canada • 10/2023 - 12/2023
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2D, 2.5D Matte Painting for feature film "Joker2"
Weta Digital - Digital Matte Painter
Vancouver, Canada • 09/2021 - 09/2023
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3D Matte Painting, Environment Generalist for feature film, TV, game cinematic projects
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Marvel Miniseries "Moon Knight”
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Feature film " Shazam 2"
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Marvel Movie "Gardien of Galaxy3"
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Apple+ TV series "Master of Air"
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Blizzard game cinematic"Overwatch2"
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Indie Movie "Women of a Certain Age"
Scanline VFX - Digital Matte Painter
Montreal - Vancouver, Canada • 09/2020 - 09/2021
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2D/2.5D/3D Matte Painting for feature film projects
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Marvel Movie"Shangqi and Ten Rings Legendary"
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Feature Film"Don't Lookup"
Freelancing - Digital Matte Painter, Concept Artist
Montreal, Canada • 04/2020 - 09/2020
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2D/2.5D/3D Matte Painting for feature film, commercial, feature animation projects
Millifilm - Key Artist - 3D DMP
Montreal, Canada • 05/2019 - 04/2020
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2D/2.5D/3D Matte Painting for feature film "Finch"
A52 VFX/Elastic.tv - Staff Matte Painter/Concept Artist
Los Angeles, California, USA • 06/2017 - 03/2019
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2D/2.5D/3D Matte Painting, Concept Art, Key Frame for commercial, sequence title, film projects
The Mill - Staff Matte Painter
Los Angeles, California, USA • 08/2015 - 05/2017
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2D,2.5D Matte Painting for commercial, game trailers
Halon Entertainment - Intern Matte Painter, Concept Artist
Los Angeles, California, USA • 05/2014 - 08/2014
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Concept Art for film, game trailers
Timeaxis Digital Graphics - Matte Painter, Concept Artist
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China • 02/2012 - 07/2015
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Matte Painting, Concept Art for TV, Film (Onsite/Remote)