Jobs at Image Engine Design Inc.

Manage full-cycle accounting including AR/AP, bank reconciliations, GL and project costing for film projects. Prepare weekly cash flow and monthly/annual financial statements, tax filings, audit support, and supervise/payroll backup and junior accounting staff during a maternity leave contract.

Coordinate VFX production workflows, track shot status in Shotgrid, generate schedules and reports, liaise between Production Manager and departments, mentor junior coordinators, facilitate meetings, and ensure artists have resources to meet milestones and deadlines.

Serve as the studios front-line receptionist and administrative support, handling visitor check-in, phone and mail, inventory and supplies, onboarding/setup, facilities coordination, and general studio tasks. Support HR, IT and production teams, maintain workflows, and help organize meetings and events while promoting a positive workplace culture and continuous improvement.

Create high-quality textures and look-development assets for multiple shows, apply lead feedback, write/modify Arnold/OSL shaders, define render passes, develop lighting setups, collaborate with leads and R&D, troubleshoot pipeline issues, meet weekly targets, and participate in dailies and reviews.

The VFX Editor manages all editorial material and quality control for visual effects productions, collaborating with producers and marketing to ensure alignment with client specifications and promotional needs.

The Mid Level FX TD creates realistic effects using Houdini, collaborates with leads, estimates task times, and maintains communication across departments to ensure quality and consistency.

The FX Supervisor leads FX artists, ensures quality work, manages tasks, mentors team members, and collaborates with department supervisors for effective project execution.

Submit a general application to be considered for future openings at Image Engine. Candidates must be based in British Columbia.

Submit a general application for Animation or Previs roles at Image Engine, providing details for future openings.

Submit a general application for future openings in Creature FX or Rigging at Image Engine.

Submit a general application for the Supervision department to be considered for future openings at Image Engine.

This is a general application for future roles in the FX department at Image Engine. No specific position is currently available.

This is a general application for candidates interested in future roles in the Layout or Matchmove department at Image Engine.

Submit a general application for the Editorial department for future openings at Image Engine. No specific job available.

The Lead Compositor manages quality control, trains junior artists, sets standards, assigns tasks, and collaborates across departments to ensure timely delivery and aesthetic excellence in VFX projects.

Submit a general application for future openings in IT, Software Engineering, Workflow, Pipeline Support at Image Engine.

The CG Supervisor leads technical methodology, manages resources, mentors artists, ensures quality of digital effects, and collaborates across departments to meet client requirements.

The Controller manages full cycle accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, and oversees payroll and accounts payable functions. Responsible for audit support and training staff.

The Senior Compositor delivers high-quality VFX shots efficiently with minimal guidance, manages workload priorities, and mentors junior artists. They ensure continuity, contribute to problem-solving, and propose workflow improvements.

Senior FX TDs create realistic effects, mentor junior artists, and collaborate with teams to implement technical and creative solutions for visual effects projects.