The Senior Paint & Roto Artist is responsible for delivering high-level paint and roto tasks with minimal supervision.Key Responsibilities:Attend dailies, follow up with team leads on notes, fixes, etc.Work with broad stroke notes to define looks for key events and shots.Hits given notes while proactively offering suggestions and alternate approaches.Consistently prepare with visual references ready for feedback.Provide artistic feedback to other Roto artists.Assist in creating generic scripts and templates for other artists.Show self-sufficiency in task estimation for production and scheduling.Collaborate across departments to develop techniques and efficiencies for assigned shots and sequences.Balance own shot work and mentor less-experienced artists.Promote productivity enhancements in current pipeline and work practices.Work with management and show supervision to maintain strong morale and flag communication issues.Help troubleshoot shots and setups.Take ownership of work, offer solutions and 'pluses' for look and technique.Stay up-to-date with industry trends and tools for respective discipline.Organize shows and tells to share tips and tricks among the team.Mentor junior members, provide feedback and help with performance reviews.Assist in QCing artist or vendor reviews.Essential Skills / Competencies:Strong communication skills with artists, supervisors and managers.Effective time management in delivering shots.Solid organizational skills for priority shot task requests.Aesthetically and creatively capable of producing high-quality images.Team player who takes direction well.Dependable under pressure with attention to detail.Drive for results.Plans well and manages priorities.Remains agile and flexible.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Thinks analytically and innovatively.Always seeks new learning opportunities.Required Technical Skills:Demonstrates an excellent artistic eye with experience in making shots look appealing.Keen eye for detail in reviewing roto/paint shots.Proficient in performing all roto/paint tasks using Silhouette and Nuke.Displays advanced skill in hand painting techniques using Silhouette.Strong proficiency in multi-element integration and edge work.Demonstrates a strong proficiency in complex roto and paint work.Able to establish novel techniques.Knowledge of photography, composition, lighting, color and motion.Understanding of layering math and trade-offs of filtering techniques.Solid understanding of image pipeline from capture to delivery.