Lighter

Sony Pictures Entertainment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Tuition reimbursement

RRSPs

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Job summary

Sony Imageworks Vancouver is seeking Lighters to design and implement lighting for characters and environments, aligning with the production's art direction. You will light a range of scenes from simple to moderately difficult and ensure shots maintain sequence continuity.

The role requires knowledge of Katana, Maya, Linux/UNIX and scripting, with preference for Arnold shading, volume rendering, and Nuke. Demonstrated demo reel is required, and candidates should be prepared to meet productivity

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Katana, Maya, Linux, UNIX and scripting ability in relevant languages.
• Knowledge of Arnold shading, volume rendering and raytracing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant compositing software including Nuke is preferred.
• Most desired 2 year diploma or 1 year certificate; minimal 2-3 years of relevant experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements lighting of characters and environments to meet art direction.
• Light multiple scene types from simple to moderately difficult.
• Perform compositing and ensure shot continuity with the sequence.
• Develop solutions that align with art/technical direction.
• Be accountable for meeting productivity and quota targets.
• Interact with supervisors and peers to exchange information relevant to the show or sequences.

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

Sony Imageworks Vancouver is seeking Lighters!

Job Description:

Designs and implements lighting of characters and environments for assigned shots that meet and enhance the given art direction for a production. Able to light multiple types of scenes from simple to moderately difficult. Compositing experience required. Ensures that assigned shots fit the continuity of the sequence. Develops solutions and techniques that meet art/technical direction. Has a clear vision of how art/technology should function. Accountable for meeting productivity and quota targets. Interacts with supervisors/peers to exchange information relevant to the show or sequences.

Requirements:

Knowledge of Katana, Maya, Linux, UNIX and scripting ability in relevant languages. Knowledge of Arnold shading, volume rendering and raytracing experience preferred. Knowledge of relevant compositing software including Nuke is preferred.Most desired 2 year diploma or 1 year certificate however minimal requirement of 2-3 years of relevant experience may be accepted.

The anticipated base salary for an Associate position is $25.96 to $34.62/hr and for an Intermediate position is $36.06 - $48.08/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.