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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: 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: Los Angeles, CA, USA Vancouver, BC, Canada Montreal, QC, Canada

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Project Manager

On-site · Vancouver

The Project Manager oversees daily departmental operations, including crew scheduling, resource allocation, and budget tracking. They also drive the systematization of workflows and act as a liaison between production, technology, and HR teams.

Animateur d’expérience / Experienced Animator

On-site · Montréal

<p><strong>Les Films Sony Imageworks est situé sur le territoire traditionnel non cédé des Premières Nations Kanien’keha:ka (Mohawk). Nous nous engageons à respecter les terres ancestrales et à travailler avec les communautés en vue de la réconciliation.</strong></p> <p><strong>Les Films Sony Imageworks Québec Inc.</strong></p> <div class="gmail_default"><strong>700 Rue Saint-Hubert, Suite 400, Montreal QC HY2 0C1</strong></div> <p><strong>Excellentes compétences en communication en français et en anglais. Les rôles en animation nécessitent d’interpréter et d’exécuter la direction créative, l…

Animateur / Animator

On-site · Montréal

<p><strong>Les Films Sony Imageworks est situé sur le territoire traditionnel non cédé des Premières Nations Kanien’keha:ka (Mohawk). Nous nous engageons à respecter les terres ancestrales et à travailler avec les communautés en vue de la réconciliation.</strong></p> <p><strong>Les Films Sony Imageworks Québec Inc.</strong></p> <div class="gmail_default"> <p class="text-align-center"><strong>700 Rue Saint-Hubert, Suite 400, Montreal QC HY2 0C1</strong></p> </div> <p><strong>Offre dans le cadre d’un projet précis, Temps Plein</strong></p> <p><strong>Excellentes compétences en communication en…

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.

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.

Artiste d'assemblage de scènes / Scene Assembly Artist

On-site · Montréal

The Scene Assembly Artist acts as a bridge between the camera and animation departments, ensuring scenes are technically sound and prepared for production. They are responsible for validating data, troubleshooting issues, and publishing shots while maintaining pipeline compliance.

Scene Assembly Artist

On-site · Vancouver

The Scene Assembly Artist prepares and publishes shot files for animation by validating assets and ensuring pipeline compliance. They act as a quality-control checkpoint to troubleshoot technical issues and maintain structural integrity before shots move into animation.

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.

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.

Rigger

On-site · Vancouver

Creates 3D character rigs and animation interface controls for skeletal motion systems and body/facial deformations. Candidates are accountable for meeting schedules and deadlines while collaborating with production and team members.

Experienced Rigger

On-site · Vancouver

Creates 3D character rigs and animation interface controls for skeletal motion systems and body/facial deformations. Participates in dailies, rounds, and team reviews of work in progress while interacting with production and peers to problem solve.

Layout Artist

On-site · Vancouver

<p>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.</p> <p><strong>Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc.<br>658 Homer Street., Suite 405, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2R4<br></strong></p> <p><strong>Project based, Full Time</strong></p> <p><strong>Language in work environment - English</strong></p> <p><strong>Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standa…

Experienced Layout Artist

On-site · Vancouver

<p>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.</p> <p><strong>Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc.<br>658 Homer Street., Suite 405, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2R4<br></strong></p> <p><strong>Project based, Full Time</strong></p> <p><strong>Language in work environment - English</strong></p> <p><strong>Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standa…