Associate Technical Director
Top Benefits
About the role
Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation.
Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc
.658 Homer Street., Suite 405, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2R
**4
Project based, Full Ti**
meLanguage in work environment - Engli
shBenefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicab
**le
Sony Imageworks Vancouver is seeking an Associate Technical Director (ATD**
)!
Reporting to the VFX and CG Supervisors, an Associate Technical Director (ATD) will be involved in the creation, development and ongoing support of a large high-end visual effect pipeline and asset management system, as well as application tools, utilities, and visual development of final images. This is a service-oriented role, working between productions and development, and the ATD should have a helpful, patient and accommodating personality. Candidates should have a strong passion for art and lighting, developing and utilizing software to enhance the visual development process, seamlessly blending artistic vision with technical execut
**ion.
Du**
- ties:Develop and maintain scripts, tools and utilities for 3D and 2D art
- ists.Work in and understand the SPI’s proprietary pipe
- line.Create, package, document and release tools for production
- use.Help author production specific training materials for new h
- ires.Assist artists with technical issues anywhere in the production pipe
- line.Assist teams to optimize and reduce render times for various render pa
- sses.Coordinate with the Render Efficiency Team to distribute and implement optimizations in produc
- tion.Work as “triage” from time-to-time, acting as the point person for any and all produc
- tion-related queries to the pipeline depart
- ment.Identify workflow inefficiencies and work with artists and other pipeline teams to build scripts, tools and/or systems to improve these inefficien
**cies.
Qualific**
- ationsStrong interest in Visual Development, Film, Lighting and/or Compositing
- a plusGood Knowledge of at least one or more of the following 2D/3D software packages such as Maya, Katana, Houdini, Clarisse, and
- Nuke.Programming experience, preferably in Python, Lua
- , C++.Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal s
- kills.Bash/cshell/Linux know
- ledge.Experience in code-sharing, revision control is a
- plus.Experience with Docker or other software distribution sy
- stems.Experience with Arnold or any other ray tracing-based renderers such as Vray, Mantra, Renderman or Menta
- l Ray.Some experience writing shaders is a
- plus.Some basic knowledge or experience as a 3D or 2D artist is a
- plus.Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Computing Science a
- plus.Individuals with a growth mindset eager to learn, ask questions, and unafraid to try, fail, and it
- erate.Confident in their abilities and knowledge, yet open to feedback and seeking improv
ement.
The anticipated base salary for this position is $26.44 to $36.32/hr. Benefits are per company policy: which include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the po
sition.
Please note that you must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience that also includes the nuances for this specif
ic role.We value unique perspectives, and want diverse, unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities
to apply
*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected charact
eristics.
About Sony Pictures Imageworks
Sony Pictures Imageworks is the Academy Award®-winning visual effects and animation unit of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group known for live-action visual effects, dynamic creature and character animation and all-CG animation.
JOIN THE TEAM! Please note that there may not be any positions immediately open, but we are always accepting applications for potential positions. To apply, please send resume and on-line link to your reel to: recruiting@imageworks.com
• Website: http://www.imageworks.com/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SonyPicturesImageworks • Twitter: http://twitter.com/imageworksvfx • YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/imageworksvfx
LOCATIONS: Culver City, CA, USA Vancouver, BC, Canada Montreal, QC, Canada
Associate Technical Director
Top Benefits
About the role
Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation.
Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc
.658 Homer Street., Suite 405, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2R
**4
Project based, Full Ti**
meLanguage in work environment - Engli
shBenefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicab
**le
Sony Imageworks Vancouver is seeking an Associate Technical Director (ATD**
)!
Reporting to the VFX and CG Supervisors, an Associate Technical Director (ATD) will be involved in the creation, development and ongoing support of a large high-end visual effect pipeline and asset management system, as well as application tools, utilities, and visual development of final images. This is a service-oriented role, working between productions and development, and the ATD should have a helpful, patient and accommodating personality. Candidates should have a strong passion for art and lighting, developing and utilizing software to enhance the visual development process, seamlessly blending artistic vision with technical execut
**ion.
Du**
- ties:Develop and maintain scripts, tools and utilities for 3D and 2D art
- ists.Work in and understand the SPI’s proprietary pipe
- line.Create, package, document and release tools for production
- use.Help author production specific training materials for new h
- ires.Assist artists with technical issues anywhere in the production pipe
- line.Assist teams to optimize and reduce render times for various render pa
- sses.Coordinate with the Render Efficiency Team to distribute and implement optimizations in produc
- tion.Work as “triage” from time-to-time, acting as the point person for any and all produc
- tion-related queries to the pipeline depart
- ment.Identify workflow inefficiencies and work with artists and other pipeline teams to build scripts, tools and/or systems to improve these inefficien
**cies.
Qualific**
- ationsStrong interest in Visual Development, Film, Lighting and/or Compositing
- a plusGood Knowledge of at least one or more of the following 2D/3D software packages such as Maya, Katana, Houdini, Clarisse, and
- Nuke.Programming experience, preferably in Python, Lua
- , C++.Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal s
- kills.Bash/cshell/Linux know
- ledge.Experience in code-sharing, revision control is a
- plus.Experience with Docker or other software distribution sy
- stems.Experience with Arnold or any other ray tracing-based renderers such as Vray, Mantra, Renderman or Menta
- l Ray.Some experience writing shaders is a
- plus.Some basic knowledge or experience as a 3D or 2D artist is a
- plus.Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Computing Science a
- plus.Individuals with a growth mindset eager to learn, ask questions, and unafraid to try, fail, and it
- erate.Confident in their abilities and knowledge, yet open to feedback and seeking improv
ement.
The anticipated base salary for this position is $26.44 to $36.32/hr. Benefits are per company policy: which include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the po
sition.
Please note that you must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience that also includes the nuances for this specif
ic role.We value unique perspectives, and want diverse, unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities
to apply
*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected charact
eristics.
About Sony Pictures Imageworks
Sony Pictures Imageworks is the Academy Award®-winning visual effects and animation unit of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group known for live-action visual effects, dynamic creature and character animation and all-CG animation.
JOIN THE TEAM! Please note that there may not be any positions immediately open, but we are always accepting applications for potential positions. To apply, please send resume and on-line link to your reel to: recruiting@imageworks.com
• Website: http://www.imageworks.com/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SonyPicturesImageworks • Twitter: http://twitter.com/imageworksvfx • YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/imageworksvfx
LOCATIONS: Culver City, CA, USA Vancouver, BC, Canada Montreal, QC, Canada