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Experienced FX Artist - Vancouver


Company : Imageworks Sony Pictures


Location : Vancouver, British Columbia


Created : 2025-09-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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. 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. Responsibilities Designs, creates and animates digital effects elements and methodology for computer generated FX animation. Typically creates elements, effects, pipelines, tools and techniques that reflect physical dynamics of natural phenomena (e.g., fire, smoke, water, bubbles, lava, dust, etc.) to create a believable world for the story. Accountable for meeting productivity and quota targets to ensure show/client deadlines are met. Artists must be able to develop solutions and techniques that meet art/technical direction. Participate in dailies, rounds, 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. Qualifications Ability to create multiple types of digital effects from simple to moderately difficult. Comprehensive knowledge of Houdini and techniques used to create stunning effects. General knowledge of vex, shading, lighting and rendering. Attention to detail and a strong eye for behavior and movement relating to physical simulation in computer graphics. Working knowledge of Linux based operating system. Have worked on feature films or equivalent experience and are comfortable working within an FX pipeline. Familiarity with Katana, Nuke and python a plus. Salary and Benefits The anticipated base salary for a Senior position is $45.34 to $65.10/hr. Benefits are per company policy, which include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP''s, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position. 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. Apply for this job * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Resume/CV * Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Education School Select... Degree Select... End date year LinkedIn Profile Website How do you hear about us? Select... Demo Reel Password Have you worked at Imageworks before? * Were you ever employed by SPE or one of its Sony Affiliates? * Where do you currently reside? Eligibility to work in Canada If you have an open work permit, when does it expire? (please provide date) When are you available to work? (Please provide earliest date) Voluntary Disclosures * Terms and Conditions Legal Terms By clicking ''submit,'' you are agreeing to Sony Pictures Entertainments (SPE) Terms of Use, acknowledging that you have received and reviewed SPE''s Privacy Policy, and acknowledging that you understand employment with SPE is contingent upon compliance with SPEs Trade and Export Compliance Policies and all applicable trade and export control laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr