Character FX Artist

Sony Pictures Imageworks; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading visual effects studio in Vancouver seeks a Character FX Technical Director to create set-ups and animate character features like hair and cloth. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of Maya and scripting languages. This role offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $26.44 to $53.80 depending on experience and position, plus benefits like healthcare and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Healthcare

Tuition reimbursement

RRSP

Sick and vacation leave

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of relevant software including Maya, Linux, and UNIX.
• Scripting ability in MEL, Perl, and Python highly desirable.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Create set-ups, models, and animations for character features.
• Meet productivity and quota targets.
• Participate in writing utility scripts to streamline simulation development.
• Work efficiently as part of a team or independently.

Skills

Knowledge of Maya

Scripting in MEL

Scripting in Perl

Scripting in Python

Knowledge of Linux

Knowledge of UNIX

Education

2-year diploma or 1-year certificate

Job description

Sony Imageworks Vancouver is seeking Character FX TDs!

Creates set‑ups, models and animates assigned character external features such as hair, fur and cloth to meet art direction. Accountable for meeting productivity and quota targets. Able to create character simulations for multiple types of character features and may have in-depth skills in one area (e.g., hair or cloth). Participates in writing utility scripts and software code that streamlines the simulation development process. Candidate is accountable for meeting schedules and show deadlines, participates in dailies, rounds and team reviews of work in progress. Interacts with production, supervisors and peers to problem‑solve and share information related to show/assigned tasks. Must be able to decipher and 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

• In depth knowledge of relevant software including Maya, Linux, UNIX and scripting ability in relevant languages including MEL, Perl and Python highly desirable.
• Most desired 2‑year diploma or 1‑year certificate; minimal requirement of 2‑3 years of relevant experience may be accepted.

The anticipated base salary for an Associate position is $26.44 to $36.32/hr and for an Intermediate position is $37.50 to $53.80/hr. Benefits per company policy include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP, sick and vacation leave, standard increases as applicable. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including qualifications, years of experience, education, certifications and location.

Please note that you must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience specifically for this role.

We value unique perspectives and 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.*