Originally from France, Julie Joannotéguy is head of digital matte painting (DMP) at Image Engine, bringing over a decade of experience in the visual effects industry along with a collaborative and positive leadership style. In her role, she oversees the DMP team and helps ensure the delivery of high-quality environments across a wide range of productions, working closely with artists, production, and clients to support both creative and technical goals.
Julie joined Image Engine in 2018 as a senior digital matte painter before progressing into lead and then head of the department in 2022. Since then, she has played a key role in guiding the DMP team, supporting workflow development, and maintaining consistent quality across all projects that pass through the department.
Prior to Image Engine, Julie built her career working at studios including Modus FX, MELS Studio, L’Atelier Animation, MPC, and Atomic Fiction, where she developed her expertise in digital matte painting and contributed to a range of film and episodic productions.
She completed her master’s degree in Art of Advertising in Belgium and later graduated from NAD Centre in Montreal, where she trained in 3D visual effects and animation.