Sony Pictures Imageworks is an Academy Award®-winning visual effects and animation studio
Vancouver, British Columbia
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On-site · Montréal
You will lead the development of artist-facing tools and plugins while mentoring junior and intermediate software engineers. Additionally, you will manage complex software projects, ensure high-quality code delivery, and collaborate with creative teams to optimize production pipelines.
On-site · Montréal
Create final look developed assets and lighting setups for distribution into the production pipeline. This includes writing custom Renderman shaders and collaborating with texture artists and supervisors to ensure visual quality.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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…
On-site
Les Films Sony Imageworks Québec Inc. est située sur les territoires non cédés et traditionnels des Kanien’kehá : ka (Mohawks). Nous nous engageons à respecter les terres ancestrales et à collaborer avec les collectivités en vue de la réconciliation. Les Films Sony Imageworks Québec Inc. 700, rue Saint-Hubert, bureau 400, Montréal (Québec) H2Y 0C1 Projet, temps plein Excellentes aptitudes à la communication en français et en anglais. Certains outils d’éclairage (p. ex. Unreal Engine) sont principalement offerts en anglais. L’artiste éclairagiste doit collaborer avec des services tels que…
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.
