Jobs at Sony Pictures Imageworks

The Systems Architect will design, implement, and maintain IT infrastructure and solutions for high-performance computing in digital storytelling, requiring extensive experience in systems engineering and leadership in media-related projects.

The Associate Technical Director at Sony Pictures Imageworks develops tools for compositing workflows, supports artists, troubleshoots production issues, and improves pipeline processes.

The role involves creating and refining animation production pipelines, managing scene dependencies, and collaborating with teams to resolve technical issues. Strong programming skills in Maya and Python are essential, along with experience in VFX production.

Create and deliver in-game FX sequences using Unreal Engine, iterate with directors and production, build Niagara/Chaos setups (and Houdini integration), present work in reviews, meet efficiency targets, and solve technical and artistic problems for production sequences.

Support and optimize high-end animation pipelines and workflows. Develop and maintain scripts, tools, and utilities (primarily Python). Troubleshoot artist issues, collaborate with supervising animators and pipeline teams, author training materials, and implement workflow optimizations to improve efficiency across productions.

Develop, prototype and maintain animation tools and scripts; optimize animation workflows and scenes; support artists across the production pipeline; author documentation and training; collaborate with pipeline, supervising animators, and other departments to implement best practices and resolve technical issues.

The Lighting Artist will create final rendered images using Unreal Engine, collaborate with various departments, address feedback, and ensure quality control in lighting for animation projects.

The Associate Media Engineer will support media infrastructure services, configure hardware, manage testing procedures, and ensure operational reliability in media production and post-production environments.

FX Artists are responsible for creating and animating digital effects using software like Houdini, ensuring high-quality effects align with production needs.

The Layout Artist translates storyboards and instructions into 3D sequences, working on camera composition, geometry, and character blocking while collaborating with the production team.

Designs and implements lighting for characters and environments, ensuring continuity and meeting art direction for production shots.

The Pipeline TD creates and refines technical aspects of the Maya animation pipeline, developing tools for efficient animation production and managing workflows.

Creates 3D layouts from storyboards, manages camera composition, collaborates within the team, and meets production schedules. Requires strong design skills and technical software knowledge.

Create and apply photoreal/stylized textures for CG/VFX work, collaborating with teams and meeting deadlines while demonstrating exceptional artistic skills.

Compositors at Sony Pictures Imageworks combine various media layers to create final images, ensuring seamless transitions and meeting art direction.

As a Character FX Artist, you will create character simulations for features like hair and cloth, meet productivity targets, and work collaboratively with the team.

Texture Artists at Sony Imagesworks create and apply photoreal or stylized textures, collaborating with various departments to meet project deadlines.

Designs and implements lighting for characters and environments, ensuring continuity and meeting productivity targets in a production setting.

Develops and refines technical aspects of animation pipeline using Maya, Python, and related tools while collaborating with production teams.

Sony Pictures Imageworks welcomes general applications for various positions in a dynamic work environment for creative professionals.