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• 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 Texture Artists!

• Cohesively work alongside other asset departments (Model, Rig, Character FX, Look Development) to create and apply photoreal and/or stylised textures.
• Design organic and hard surface textures in order to achieve the desired look of 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 in order to interpret notes and feedback on assigned tasks.
• Assist with efficient problem solving and sharing relevant information across the Texture Department.
• Work proficiently as part of a team, as well as independently, to determine various solutions to create exceptional textures for CG and/or VFX work.

• Able demonstrate exceptional skills/abilities in CG artwork.
• Knowledge of applicable software packages including Mari, Substance Painter, Photoshop, Katana, and Maya.
• Mudbox, ZBrush, Substance Designer, Modo experience a plus.
• Lookdev experience is a plus.
• Most desired 2 year diploma or 1 year certificate however minimal requirement of 2-3years of relevant experience may be accepted.

• Anticipated base salary for an Associate position is $26.44 to $36.32/hr and for an Intermediate position is $37.50 - $53.80/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.

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