Sony Pictures Imageworks

Sony Pictures Imageworks

Rigger

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Mid · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$26k-$35kDetected 133 days ago
PythonLinuxMaya

About the role

  • Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.
  • Candidate is accountable for meeting schedules and show deadlines, participates in dailies, rounds and team reviews of work in progress.
  • Interacts with production, supervisors and team/peers in order to problem solve and share information related to show/assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Creates 3D character rigs and animation interface controls for skeletal motion systems and body/facial deformations.

Requirements

  • Background or experience in fine art accompanied with a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, balance and form highly desired.
  • Most desired 2 year diploma or 1 year certificate however minimal requirement of 2-3 years of experience.
  • 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.
  • Successful candidates must be knowledgeable in writing utility scripts and core software tools in order to streamline the character set up process.
  • Must be able to decipher as well as follow through on work in progress, dailies, briefings/notes and feedback.
  • Knowledge of applicable software platforms including LINUX, UNIX, Maya, Mudbox, shell, and MEL scripting language, Python is a plus. Background or experience in fine art accompanied with a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, balance and form highly desired. Most desired 2 year diploma or 1 year certificate however minimal requirement of 2-3 years of experience.
  • The anticipated base salary for an Associate position is $25.96 to $34.62/hr and for an Intermediate position is $36.06 - $48.08/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.
  • 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.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of applicable software platforms including LINUX, UNIX, Maya, Mudbox, shell, and MEL scripting language, Python is a plus.

Compensation

  • The anticipated base salary for an Associate position is $25.96 to $34.62/hr and for an Intermediate position is $36.06 - $48.08/hr.

Benefits

  • per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable
  • are per company policy: which include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable.
  • We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

Company info

  • 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
  • Successful candidates should be able to work efficiently as part of a team or independently on rigging projects.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employer.
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