Experienced Matte Painter at Sony Pictures Imageworks

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Animation, Visual EffectsIndustries

Requirements

Knowledge of Photoshop (Required)
Knowledge of Maya (Required)
Knowledge of Nuke (Required)
Knowledge of Katana (Preferred)
Knowledge of Mari (Preferred)
Knowledge of Houdini (Preferred)
Knowledge of Speedtree (Preferred)
Familiarity with Linux (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Create digital matte paintings according to creative direction
Utilize live action elements, still photography, concept art, rendered CG elements, and digital painted elements in matte paintings
Work under the guidance of the Environment Supervisor or Matte Painting Lead

Skills

Photoshop

Maya

Nuke

Katana

Mari

Houdini

Speedtree

Linux

Sony Pictures Imageworks

Visual effects and animation studio

About Sony Pictures Imageworks

Sony Pictures Imageworks creates visual effects and animations for the film and entertainment industry. They produce photorealistic live-action effects, dynamic character animations, and full computer-generated features. Their work includes over 100 productions, contributing to major films like "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" and animated features such as "Across The Spider-Verse." The studio differentiates itself through proprietary software and tools that enhance their visual effects capabilities, giving them a competitive edge. Their goal is to deliver high-quality visual content while also licensing their technology to other studios.

Culver City, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1992Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Design, EntertainmentIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Risks

Competition from Montreal-based VFX companies may impact market share.

Relocation to The Post could lead to operational disruptions.

Departure of key personnel might affect ongoing projects and collaborations.

Differentiation

Sony Pictures Imageworks excels in photorealistic live-action visual effects and CG animation.

The company has developed proprietary software for cutting-edge visual effects production.

Their global presence includes facilities in Culver City, Vancouver, and Chennai.

Upsides

Expansion into Montreal enhances their North American market presence.

Increased demand for high-quality VFX boosts their project opportunities.

AI-driven animation tools improve workflow efficiency and creative possibilities.

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