Modeler

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 Modelers!

• Create and build computer generated 3D models for assigned story elements and designs.
• Prepare and build models for characters and stand-ins for layout.
• Develop prop elements for effects.
• Create environmental sets and structures.
• May focus on developing technical drawings for model productions.
• Write, maintain and run Makefiles, scripts and model databases.
• Meet productivity and quota targets.
• Develop models for multiple types of productions from simple to moderately difficult.
• Meet schedules and show deadlines; participate in dailies, rounds and team reviews of work in progress.
• Interact with production, supervisors and team/peers to problem-solve and share information related to show/assigned tasks.
• Decipher and follow through on shot turnovers, dailies, briefings/notes and feedback.
• Work efficiently as part of a team or independently to determine the various design solutions.

• Knowledge of Maya, Mudbox/ZBrush, 3D Coat/Topo Gun/Paraform;
  Linux and scripting ability in MEL, Perl and Python is a plus.
• 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 $32.02 to $43.99/hr the actual base salary offered will depend on qualifications of the individual applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Benefits are per company policy: which include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable.

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.