Posted 60 months ago
Experienced Modeler
@ Sony Pictures Imageworks
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Sony Pictures Imageworks is hiring an experienced 3D modeler for a full-time, project-based role in Vancouver. The work is building computer-generated models, characters, props and environments for film and effects productions. The posting states a senior base salary of $45.07 to $60.10 per hour and benefits including healthcare, RRSP and sick and vacation leave.
Pay:
$45.07–$60.10 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Build 3D models for characters, stand-ins and props
- Create environmental sets and structures
- Write and maintain Makefiles, scripts and model databases
- Meet productivity targets and show deadlines
- Take part in dailies, rounds and team reviews
Requirements summary:
- 3+ years production or feature film experience preferred
- Proficiency in Maya, Mudbox or ZBrush
- Experience with 3D Coat, TopoGun or Paraform
- Linux and scripting in MEL, Perl or Python an asset
- Demo reel demonstrating 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 | Arts & media |
| 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 | 47 |
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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
Creates and builds computer generated 3D models for assigned story elements and designs. Prepares and builds models for characters and stand-ins for layout. Develops prop elements for effects. Creates environmental sets and structures. May focus on developing technical drawings for model productions. Writes, maintains and runs Makefiles, scripts and model databases. Accountable for meeting productivity and quota targets. Able to develop models for multiple types of productions from simple to moderately difficult. Candidate is accountable for meeting schedules and show deadlines, participates in dailies, rounds and team reviews of work in progress. Interact with production, supervisors and team/ peers in order to problem solve and share information related to show/ assigned tasks. Must be able to decipher as well as follow through on shot turnovers, dailies, briefings/ notes and feedback. Successful candidates should be able to work efficiently as part of a team or independently to determine the various design solutions.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of applicable software packages including Maya, Mudbox/Z brush, 3d Coat/topogun/paraform Linux and scripting ability in relevant languages including MEL, Perl and Python a plus. Minimum requirement of 3+ years production experience or feature film experience preferred.
The anticipated base salary for an Senior position is $45.07 to $60.10/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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