Texture Artist at Sony Pictures Imageworks

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Sony Pictures Imageworks Logo
CA$55,000 – CA$112,000Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Visual Effects, Film, AnimationIndustries

Requirements

  • Demonstrated exceptional skills in Mari, Substance Painter, Photoshop, Katana, and Maya
  • Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience
  • 2-year diploma or 1-year certificate preferred
  • Bonus: Experience with Mudbox, ZBrush, Substance Designer, or Modo
  • Bonus: Lookdev experience

Responsibilities

  • Cohesively work alongside other asset departments (Model, Rig, Character FX, Look Development) to create and apply photoreal and/or stylized textures
  • Design organic and hard surface textures to achieve desired looks for characters, props, and environments
  • Set up complex surface textures and prep surface files for lighting
  • Meet show deadlines, participate in Dailies, Rounds, and team reviews
  • Interact with Production, Supervisors, Leads, and peers to interpret notes and feedback
  • Assist with efficient problem-solving and sharing relevant information across the Texture Department
  • Work proficiently as part of a team and independently to determine solutions for exceptional textures

Skills

Mari
Substance Painter
Photoshop
Katana
Maya
Mudbox
ZBrush
Substance Designer
Modo

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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