Matte Painter at Sony Pictures Imageworks

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Visual Effects, FilmIndustries

Requirements

  • Knowledge of Photoshop
  • Knowledge of Maya
  • Knowledge of Nuke
  • Knowledge of Katana (preferred)
  • Knowledge of Mari (preferred)
  • Knowledge of Houdini (preferred)
  • Knowledge of Speedtree (preferred)
  • Familiarity with Linux (preferred)
  • 2 year diploma or 1 year certificate preferred
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience may be accepted

Responsibilities

  • Create digital matte paintings that meet creative direction
  • Utilize live action elements, still photography, concept art, rendered CG elements, and digital painted elements
  • 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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