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Associate Technical Director (ATD)

$26.44 - $36.32 per hour

Sony Pictures Imageworks

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 an Assistant Technical Director (ATD)! 

Reporting to the VFX and CG Supervisors, the Associate Technical Director (ATD) supports the development and maintenance of the studio’s compositing and 2D pipeline.

This role focuses on building and supporting artist-facing tools and workflows for production. You will work closely with compositors, supervisors, and pipeline teams to troubleshoot issues, improve workflows, and help ensure reliable technical support for final image development.

This is a collaborative and service-oriented role suited for someone who enjoys solving problems, supporting artists, and improving production workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain Python tools, Nuke gizmos, and workflow utilities.
  • Support compositing workflows and troubleshoot production issues in Nuke.
  • Create, test, document, and release production tools and templates.
  • Work within the studio’s proprietary pipeline and asset management systems.
  • Identify workflow inefficiencies and help improve pipeline processes.
  • Assist with documentation and training materials for artists and new hires.

Required Skills

Technical

  • Experience with Python and Nuke scripting.
  • Familiarity with Linux environments and shell scripting.
  • Experience with version control systems such as Git or SVN.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Collaboration

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to support artists in a production environment.
  • Organized and able to manage multiple priorities.

Nice-to-Have Experience

  • BlinkScript, Qt/PySide, TCL, Lua, or C++.
  • Experience with Maya, Katana, Houdini, or other DCC applications.
  • Familiarity with renderers such as Arnold, RenderMan, or V-Ray.
  • Experience with Docker, asset management systems, or pipeline workflows.
  • Background in compositing, lighting, or other VFX disciplines.

What We Value

  • Curiosity and willingness to learn.
  • Initiative and ownership.
  • Openness to feedback and collaboration.
  • Passion for improving artist workflows and production tools.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $26.44 to $36.32/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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