Texture Artist
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Vancouver, BC
Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation.
Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc.
725 Granville Street, 5th Floor
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V7K 1Y4
Project based, Full Time
Language in work environment - English
Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable
Job Description:
Digitally isolates and removes non-conforming or unwanted elements from frames of a
shot, either through rotoscoping or digital painting techniques. Ensures that voids left
from removed objects are filled to seamlessly match surrounding environment.
Improves direct and reflected lighting and shadows. Quality checks final files.
Accountable for meeting productivity and quota targets. Able to 'fix' multiple types of
shots from simple to moderately difficult. Candidate is accountable for meeting
schedules and show deadlines, participates in dailies, rounds and team reviews of work
in progress. Interact with production, supervisors and team/ peers in order to problem
solve and share information related to show/ assigned tasks. Must be able to decipher
as well as follow through on shot turnovers, dailies, briefings/ notes and feedback.
Successful candidates should be able to work efficiently as part of a team or
independently to determine the various design solutions.
Requirements:
Knowledge of applicable software packages including Silhouette required. Linux and
scripting ability in relevant languages including MEL, Perl and Python a plus. Must be a
skilled decision maker, ability to problem solve as well as identify potential issues. Clear
vision and approachable attitude as well as a demonstrated leadership capability.
Minimum requirement of 5+ years production experience or feature film experience
preferred.
Please note that you must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience that also includes the nuances for this specific role.
We value unique perspectives, and want diverse, unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities to apply.
*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gme8w2-18-232-169-110-42 in your application.