Full-Time

Matte Painter

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Sony Pictures Imageworks

Sony Pictures Imageworks

1,001-5,000 employees

Visual effects and animation studio

Design
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$26.44 - $53.8Hourly

Mid

No H1B Sponsorship

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Category
Visual Effects (VFX)
Art, Graphics & Animation
Required Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Knowledge of Photoshop, Maya and Nuke is required.
  • Knowledge of other tools such as Katana, Mari, Houdini, Speedtree or Linux is a plus.
  • Most desired 2 year diploma or 1 year certificate; however, minimal requirement of 2-3 years of relevant experience may be accepted.
  • Must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates relevant artistic and technical experience.
Responsibilities
  • Create digital matte paintings that meet creative direction using live action elements, still photography, concept art, rendered CG elements and digital painted elements.
Sony Pictures Imageworks

Sony Pictures Imageworks

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Sony Pictures Imageworks creates visual effects and animations for the film and entertainment industry. They produce photorealistic live-action effects, dynamic character animations, and full computer-generated features. Their work includes contributions to major films like "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" and animated features such as "Across The Spider-Verse." The studio differentiates itself from competitors through its proprietary software and tools that solve industry challenges, allowing for high-quality visual output. Their goal is to deliver stunning visuals while also licensing their technology to other studios, generating revenue through specialized services and tech licensing.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Culver City, California

Founded

1992

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for virtual production techniques can expand their service offerings.
  • AI-driven animation tools can increase efficiency and reduce production costs.
  • Growing popularity of animated content on streaming platforms offers new partnership opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from emerging VFX studios in Montreal could dilute market share.
  • Departure of key personnel may impact innovation and technological edge.
  • Expansion into Montreal may lead to operational challenges and increased costs.

What makes Sony Pictures Imageworks unique

  • Sony Pictures Imageworks has over 25 years of industry experience in visual effects.
  • The company has developed proprietary software for cutting-edge visual effects and animations.
  • Their global presence includes facilities in Culver City, Vancouver, and Chennai.

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