Associate Technical Director; ATD

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
: healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSPs, sick and vacation leave, standard increases as applicable.

Sony Imageworks Vancouver is seeking an Assistant Technical Director (ATD)! The ATD reports to the VFX and CG Supervisors and supports the development and maintenance of the studio’s compositing and 2D pipeline.

This role focuses on building and supporting artist-facing tools and workflows for production. You will work closely with compositors, supervisors, and pipeline teams to troubleshoot issues, improve workflows, and help ensure reliable technical support for final image development.

This is a collaborative and service-oriented role suited for someone who enjoys solving problems, supporting artists, and improving production workflows.

• Develop and maintain Python tools, Nuke gizmos, and workflow utilities.
• Support compositing workflows and troubleshoot production issues in Nuke.
• Create, test, document, and release production tools and templates.
• Work within the studio’s proprietary pipeline and asset management systems.
• Identify workflow inefficiencies and help improve pipeline processes.
• Assist with documentation and training materials for artists and new hires.

• Experience with Python and Nuke scripting.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and shell scripting.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git or SVN.
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to support artists in a production environment.
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities.

• Blink Script, Qt/PySide, TCL, Lua, or C++.
• Experience with Maya, Katana, Houdini, or other DCC applications.
• Familiarity with renderers such as Arnold, Render Man, or V‑Ray.
• Experience with Docker, asset management systems, or pipeline workflows.
• Background in compositing, lighting, or other VFX disciplines.

• Curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Initiative and ownership.
• Openness to feedback and collaboration.
• Passion for improving artist workflows and production tools.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $26.44 to $36.32/hr the actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including qualifications, relevant experience, education, and location.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer – Sony Pictures Entertainment evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.