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Compositor

@ Sony Pictures Imageworks

Vancouver, British Columbia

$25.96–$50.48/hr2+ years experience
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Overview

Sony Pictures Imageworks is hiring compositors for its Vancouver studio to combine layered visual elements into final shots. The role is project-based and full time, with associate and intermediate levels. Pay is $25.96 to $50.48 per hour depending on level, plus healthcare, RRSP and leave benefits.

Pay:

$25.96–$50.48 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Combine layered visual elements into final images
  • Integrate foreground, midground and background scenes
  • Create seamless transitions from filmed footage
  • Meet productivity and quota targets

Requirements summary:

  • 2-year diploma or 1-year certificate preferred
  • 2-3 years of relevant experience may be accepted
  • In-depth knowledge of Nuke
  • Demo reel showing artistic and technical experience

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Benefits mentioned

Retirement planTuition support
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2021-12-03
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-17

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSoftware development
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationCollege diploma (preferred)
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Tuition support

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Sony Pictures Imageworks

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Sony Pictures Imageworks is an Academy Award®-winning visual effects and animation studio

Full company description

Sony Pictures Imageworks is the Academy Award®-winning visual effects and animation unit of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group known for live-action visual effects, dynamic creature and character animation and all-CG animation. JOIN THE TEAM! Please note that there may not be any positions immediately open, but we are always accepting applications for potential positions. To apply, please send resume and on-line link to your reel to: [email protected] • Website: http://www.imageworks.com/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SonyPicturesImageworks • Twitter: http://twitter.com/imageworksvfx • YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/imageworksvfx LOCATIONS: Los Angeles, CA, USA Vancouver, BC, Canada Montreal, QC, Canada

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Reported office locations
  • PO Box 10433, Vancouver, BC, CA
  • 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA, US
Business categories
  • Digital Entertainment
Other recorded names
  • Sony Pictures Imageworks
Specialties
  • Visual Effects
  • Animation
  • and Motion Pictures
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Sony Pictures Imageworks is the Academy Award®-winning visual effects and animation unit of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group known for live-action visual effects, dynamic creature and character animation and all-CG animation. JOIN THE TEAM! Please note that there may not be any positions immediately open, but we are always accepting applications for potential positions. To apply, please send resume and on-line…

FieldValue
IndustryAnimation and Post-production
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersVancouver, BC
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1992
SpecialtiesVisual EffectsAnimationand Motion Pictures
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Job description

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.

Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc.
658 Homer Street., Suite 405, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2R4

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 Compositors!

Combines layers of previously created materials (e.g., rendered animation, special effects, graphics, live action, static background plates) to create final images that meet art direction. Integrates foreground, mid-ground and background scenes to extend a set, scene, environment or effect and incorporates characters or digital objects into scenes. Creates seamless transition from filmed footage into composited content. Accountable for meeting productivity and quota targets.

Qualifications:
Able to composite multiple types of shots from simple to moderately difficult. In-depth knowledge of relevant software including Nuke. Most desired 2 year diploma or 1 year certificate however minimal requirement of 2-3 years of relevant experience may be accepted.

The anticipated base salary for an Associate position is $25.96 to $34.62/hr and for an Intermediate position is $36.06 - $50.48/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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