Experienced Modeler at Sony Pictures Imageworks

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Visual Effects, Film, AnimationIndustries

Requirements

Minimum of 3+ years of production experience or feature film experience preferred
Knowledge of applicable software packages including Maya, Mudbox/ZBrush, 3D Coat/Topogun/Paraform Linux
Ability to write, maintain, and run Makefiles, scripts, and model databases. Experience with MEL, Perl, and Python is a plus
Must be able to provide a demo reel showcasing relevant artistic and technical experience, specifically demonstrating skills for this role

Responsibilities

Create and build computer generated 3D models for assigned story elements and designs
Prepare and build models for characters and stand-ins for layout
Develop prop elements for effects
Create environmental sets and structures
Develop technical drawings for model productions (potentially)
Write, maintain, and run Makefiles, scripts, and model databases
Accountable for meeting productivity and quota targets
Work efficiently as part of a team or independently
Participate in dailies, rounds, and team reviews of work in progress
Interact with production, supervisors, and team/peers to problem solve and share information
Decipher and follow through on shot turnovers, dailies, briefings, and feedback

Skills

Maya

Mudbox

ZBrush

3D-Coat

Topogun

Paraform

Linux

MEL

Perl

Python

Makefiles

3D Modeling

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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