I'm Gonçalo Dias, a Digital Matte Painter and Background Artist based in Lisbon, Portugal, with a passion for creating immersive, photo-real backgrounds for feature films and animated series. I bring a solid understanding of industry-standard software and production pipelines, and I thrive on problem-solving and collaborative teamwork to deliver visually compelling worlds. I have contributed to projects at Jellyfish Pictures and DNEG Animation, often working remotely, and enjoy shaping the final look from concept to completion while maintaining a coherent artistic direction across departments.

Gonçalo Dias

I'm Gonçalo Dias, a Digital Matte Painter and Background Artist based in Lisbon, Portugal, with a passion for creating immersive, photo-real backgrounds for feature films and animated series. I bring a solid understanding of industry-standard software and production pipelines, and I thrive on problem-solving and collaborative teamwork to deliver visually compelling worlds. I have contributed to projects at Jellyfish Pictures and DNEG Animation, often working remotely, and enjoy shaping the final look from concept to completion while maintaining a coherent artistic direction across departments.

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I’m Gonçalo Dias, a Digital Matte Painter and Background Artist based in Lisbon, Portugal, with a passion for creating immersive, photo-real backgrounds for feature films and animated series. I bring a solid understanding of industry-standard software and production pipelines, and I thrive on problem-solving and collaborative teamwork to deliver visually compelling worlds.

I have contributed to projects at Jellyfish Pictures and DNEG Animation, often working remotely, and enjoy shaping the final look from concept to completion while maintaining a coherent artistic direction across departments.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

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Education

Fundamentals of Visual Development Course at IDEA Academy
January 11, 2030 - November 15, 2025
Drawing and Digital Art Bachelor Degree at Fine Arts School University, Lisbon, Portugal
January 11, 2030 - November 15, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education