Full-Time

Lighting Artist

Sony Pictures Imageworks

Sony Pictures Imageworks

1,001-5,000 employees

High-end visual effects and animation services

Compensation Overview

CA$30.21 - CA$38.46/hr

Montreal, QC, Canada

In Person

Category
Art, Graphics & Animation (1)
Required Skills
Python
Perl
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Knowledge of Katana, Maya, Linux, UNIX and scripting ability in relevant languages including MEL, Perl and Python is helpful.
  • Knowledge of Renderman shading, volume rendering and raytracing experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of a relevant compositing software including Nuke is preferred.
  • Most desired two-year diploma or one-year certificate; however minimal requirement of 2-3 years of relevant experience may be accepted.
  • Must be able to provide a demo reel illustrating relevant artistic and technical experience that includes nuances for this specific role.
Responsibilities
  • Designs and implements lighting of characters and environments for assigned shots that meet and improve 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 efficiency and quota targets.
  • Interacts with supervisors/peers to exchange information relevant to the show or sequences.
Desired Qualifications
  • Two-year diploma or one-year certificate is most desirable, but minimal requirement of 2-3 years of relevant experience may be accepted.
  • Knowledge of Katana, Maya, Linux, UNIX and scripting in MEL, Perl and Python is useful.
  • Knowledge of Renderman shading, volume rendering and raytracing experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of a relevant compositing software including Nuke is preferred.
Sony Pictures Imageworks

Sony Pictures Imageworks

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Sony Pictures Imageworks is a visual effects and animation studio that creates photorealistic visuals for live-action films and full CG features. The company delivers services for projects from early concept design to final visual effects integration, working on creature and character animation as well as large-scale CG sequences. It differentiates itself with a long track record and its own developed software and tools that help solve industry challenges, which it also licenses to other studios as an additional revenue stream. The business mainly earns money by providing VFX and animation work on a project basis and by licensing technology. The studio serves major film studios and production companies worldwide and aims to help productions achieve high-quality visuals while advancing film technology through its proprietary tools and creative output.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Culver City, California

Founded

1992

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What believers are saying

  • Laura Fitzpatrick's VP New Business hire (2026) expands third-party VFX revenue beyond Sony productions.
  • Montreal expansion and Vancouver relocation to The Post increase production capacity and regional talent access.
  • 'This Is Animation' partnership with Yellowbrick builds emerging creator pipeline addressing industry skill shortages.

What critics are saying

  • Disney's VFX internalization via Pixar and ILM reduces Marvel outsourcing, eliminating major revenue source.
  • AI tools from Runway ML and Stability AI commoditize premium VFX pricing within 18–36 months.
  • Weta Digital's post-Unity expansion aggressively recruits Vancouver and Montreal talent, disrupting project delivery.

What makes Sony Pictures Imageworks unique

  • Academy Award-winning studio with 100+ production credits and proprietary VFX software tools.
  • Multi-hub global operations in Vancouver, Los Angeles, Montreal, and Chennai enable concurrent project scaling.
  • Specialized expertise in photorealistic live-action VFX, creature animation, and full-CG features.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Company News

Animation World Network
May 29th, 2025
Sony Pictures Animation, Sony Pictures Imageworks Release 'This Is Animation' Course

Sony Pictures Animation and Sony Pictures Imageworks have teamed with the educational platform Yellowbrick for "This Is Animation," a free online course that introduces learners of all ages to the art and industry of animated filmmaking.

Business in Vancouver
Jan 8th, 2025
Sony Pictures Imageworks relocating Vancouver office to The Post

Sony Pictures Imageworks is relocating its Vancouver headquarters from CF Pacific Centre to The Post, a coveted downtown location known for its revitalized mid-century architecture and a long-term tenancy by Amazon.com Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN).

IMDb
Aug 13th, 2024
Sony Pictures Entertainment Chief Tony Vinciquerra to Receive the Variety Vanguard Award at Mipcom

Sony Pictures Entertainment chief Tony Vinciquerra to receive the Variety Vanguard Award at Mipcom.

postPerspective
Oct 4th, 2023
Sony Imageworks Promotes Michelle Grady to President

Sony Imageworks promotes michelle Grady to president.

Penske Media Corporation
Oct 3rd, 2023
Sony Pictures Imageworks Promotes Michelle Grady To President

Sony Pictures Imageworks promotes Michelle Grady to President.