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Seeking an Associate Video Editor to join the team and support internal media services. Responsibilities include video editing, format conversion, graphics support, managing video materials transfer, asset transfer, digital file management, and collaboration with production services technicians. Experience with Adobe Suite, video editing workflows, and operating systems.

Sony Pictures Imageworks is looking for an experienced Environments Tech Lead with expertise in Houdini to join their team. Responsibilities include developing tools, workflows, and pipelines for environment artists, collaborating with creative leadership, and contributing to long-term departmental roadmaps. Qualifications include 7+ years of VFX experience, proficiency in Houdini, and experience in natural environment creation and procedural generation.

The Films Sony Imageworks Quebec is looking for a Technical Support Analyst to provide first-line support for the company. Responsibilities include receiving and resolving incident reports and service requests, escalating to higher levels when necessary, and working on projects and initiatives as assigned. The ideal candidate will be a positive change ambassador with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Seeking Texture Artists to create and apply photoreal and stylised textures for characters, props, and environments. Must collaborate with other departments, meet deadlines, and interpret feedback. Requires 2-3 years of relevant experience and knowledge of various software packages.

Designs and implements lighting of characters and environments for assigned shots that meet and improve the given art direction for a production. Able to light multiple types of scenes from simple to moderately difficult. Compositing experience required. Develops solutions and techniques that meet art/technical direction. Interacts with supervisors/peers to exchange information relevant to the show or sequences.

Sony Imageworks Vancouver is seeking Layout Artists (Final & Rough) to translate storyboards into 3D sequences of shots, determine camera composition and movement, create set geometry, and work collaboratively to meet production deadlines. Must have good organization skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities within the production pipeline.

Cohesively work alongside other asset departments to create and apply photoreal and stylised textures. Design textures for characters, props, and environments. Set up surface textures for lighting. Meet show deadlines and interact with Production, Supervisors, Leads, and peers.

Design, create, and animate digital effects elements for computer-generated FX animation. Meet productivity targets, develop solutions, and work collaboratively in a team environment. Full-time project-based position in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Translates storyboards/sketches into 3D shots, determines camera composition, creates sequences, accountable for schedules, interacts with team for problem-solving, capable of working both independently and in a team environment.

Design and implement lighting of characters and environments for assigned shots. Must have 3+ years of production or feature film experience. Knowledge of Katana, Maya, Linux, UNIX, scripting in MEL, Perl, Python, Renderman shading, and Nuke preferred.

Designs and animates digital effects elements for computer generated FX animation. Responsible for creating believable effects such as fire, smoke, water, and more. Must meet productivity targets and collaborate with the team on creative solutions.

Creates character FX setups, models, and animates character features like hair, fur, and cloth. Responsible for meeting productivity targets, writing utility scripts, and collaborating with the production team. Requires 3+ years of relevant experience and expertise in Maya, Linux, UNIX, MEL, Perl, Python.

Creating character FX setups, models, and animations for external features like hair, fur, and cloth. Meeting productivity targets, writing utility scripts, and collaborating with production teams. Must have knowledge of Maya, Linux, UNIX, and scripting in MEL, Perl, and Python.

Creating final look developed assets and lighting setups for distribution into the production pipeline. Writing and modifying custom shaders, defining render passes, and working closely with Lead Lighting TD's and supervisors to ensure assets meet pipeline requirements.

Sony Pictures Imageworks is looking for an experienced Senior Environment Artist to join their team in Vancouver or Montreal. The role involves creating highly detailed 3D environments and matte paintings for high-end VFX and Animated projects. The ideal candidate must have 5+ years of experience in VFX or animated feature films and expertise in tools like Houdini, Nuke, Katana, Photoshop, and more.

Lead Workflow TD role at Sony Pictures Imageworks focusing on developing and supporting Houdini-centric workflows for environment teams in VFX and animated feature projects. Responsibilities include coordinating workflow development, setting technical standards, troubleshooting and optimizing tools, overseeing documentation, and training end users. Requires 7+ years of VFX/animation experience, proficiency in Houdini, Python, and experience in creating custom tools for various environmental tasks in Houdini and Nuke.