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Sony Pictures Imageworks

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Sony Pictures Imageworks is an Academy Award®-winning visual effects and animation studio

Vancouver, British Columbia

Animation and Post-production
1,001–5,000 people

About

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: [email protected] • Website: http://www.imageworks.com/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SonyPicturesImageworks • Twitter: http://twitter.com/imageworksvfx • YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/imageworksvfx LOCATIONS: Los Angeles, CA, USA Vancouver, BC, Canada Montreal, QC, Canada

Open positions

Look Of Picture Technical Director

On-site · Vancouver

Develop innovative tools for shading, rendering, and compositing to achieve unique non-photorealistic aesthetic visions. Provide technical guidance to artists and optimize production pipelines to boost productivity.

Look of Picture Technical Director (LOP TD)

On-site · Vancouver

Collaborate with the Look of Picture team to develop innovative tools for shading, rendering, and compositing to realize unique aesthetic visions. Provide technical guidance to artists and optimize existing frameworks to refine production pipelines.

Character FX Artist

On-site · Vancouver

The role involves creating setups, models, and animations for external character features such as hair, fur, and cloth, while adhering to art direction and meeting productivity targets. Responsibilities also include participating in writing utility scripts to streamline simulation development and interacting with production teams to resolve issues.

Experienced Character FX Artist

On-site · Vancouver

Creates set-ups, models, and animates assigned character external features such as hair, fur, and cloth. Participates in writing utility scripts and software code that streamlines the simulation development process.

CFX Pipeline Tech

On-site · Vancouver

Develop and maintain character effects tools and workflows while executing complex simulations for cloth, hair, and muscles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless asset integration and provide technical mentorship to the CFX department.

Content Security & Compliance Engineer

On-site · Vancouver

The role involves conducting risk assessments, managing compliance monitoring tools, and collaborating with engineering teams to implement secure production workflows. You will also lead audit activities and provide technical guidance to ensure security controls align with industry standards.

Senior Software Engineer, Application

On-site · Vancouver

You will lead the development of artist-facing tools and plugins while mentoring intermediate and associate engineers. Additionally, you will collaborate with technical and creative teams to troubleshoot pipeline issues and ensure high-quality software delivery.

Look Development Artist

On-site · Vancouver

Create and refine materials for characters, environments, and props while ensuring consistency with art direction. Collaborate with asset departments and texture artists to solve shading challenges and optimize scenes for efficiency.

Unreal CFX Artist

On-site

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 2R4 Language in work environment - English Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable Job Description We are seeking a talented CFX Artist with Unreal Engine experience to join our…

Simulation (Houdini) - Technical Engineer

On-site · Vancouver

Design and implement scalable procedural systems and Houdini Digital Assets for FX, Creature, Crowds, and Environment departments. Collaborate with artists and engineers to optimize workflows and integrate assets into the rendering and compositing pipeline.

Studio Communications Specialist

Hybrid

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 2R4 Language in work environment - English Type: Fixed-Term Contract or Employee (approx. 12 months) Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable ABOUT THE ROLE Sony Pictures Imagewor…

Spécialiste Des Communications Du Studio / Studio Communications Specialist

Hybrid

À Montréal, nous reconnaissons la Nation Kanien'kehá comme gardienne des terres et des eaux, un lieu de rassemblement de longue date pour de nombreuses Premières Nations. Nous nous engageons à respecter ces territoires traditionnels et à travailler avec les communautés dans un esprit de réconciliation. Entité : Les Films Sony Imageworks Québec Inc. Adresse : 700 rue Saint-Hubert, bureau 400, Montréal (Québec) H2Y 0C1 Type d’emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée ou salarié (environ 12 mois) Langue de travail : Excellentes compétences en français et en anglais. Le titulaire du poste devra col…

Head of Department - Animation

On-site · Vancouver

Define and drive the strategic direction, operational priorities, and long-term growth of the Animation Department across Feature Animation and Visual Effects. Partner with leadership and technology teams to evolve workflows, pipeline innovation, and artist development.

Chef(fe) du département d’animation / Head of Department - Animation

On-site · Montréal

Define and drive the strategic direction, operational priorities, and long-term growth of the Animation Department for feature animation and VFX productions. Collaborate with studio leadership and artist management to optimize workflows, resource planning, and professional development.

Associé(e) directeur(trice) technique en animation (ATD Animation)

On-site · Montréal

The Animation Associate Technical Director focuses on creating, developing, and supporting a high-end animation pipeline to improve workflow efficiency. This includes prototyping tools, automating processes, and providing technical support to artists to realize artistic visions.

Animation TD

On-site · Vancouver

The Animation Associate Technical Director focuses on optimizing animation workflows and developing tools to improve efficiency for the animation team. This role involves prototyping utilities and providing technical support to artists within the proprietary pipeline.

Unreal FX Artist

On-site

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 2R4 Language in work environment - English Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable Summary: The Unreal FX Artist uses sequence FX techniques, integrated with early animation, sta…