Posted 60 months ago
Experienced Compositor
@ Sony Pictures Imageworks
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Sony Pictures Imageworks is hiring an experienced compositor for a full-time, project-based role in Vancouver. The work combines layers of rendered animation, effects, graphics and live-action plates into final images that meet art direction. The posting states a senior base salary of $45.07 to $63.10 per hour and company benefits including healthcare and RRSP.
Pay:
$45.07–$63.10 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Combine layers of rendered animation, effects and live-action plates
- Integrate foreground, mid-ground and background scenes
- Create seamless transitions from filmed footage to composited content
- Meet productivity and quota targets
Requirements summary:
- 3+ years of progressively complex production or feature film experience preferred
- Composite simple to moderately difficult shots
- In-depth knowledge of Nuke
- Provide a demo reel showing relevant experience
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
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
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Design & creative |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Generous 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
- LinkedIn followers
- 151,958
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,294
- 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
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation and Post-production |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, BC |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1992 |
| Specialties | Visual EffectsAnimationand Motion Pictures |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 44 |
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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
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. Minimum of 3+ years of progressively complex experience in production or feature film preferred.
The anticipated base salary for an Senior position is $45.07 to $63.10/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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