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The Systems Architect will design, implement, and maintain IT infrastructure and solutions for high-performance computing in digital storytelling, requiring extensive experience in systems engineering and leadership in media-related projects.

The Associate Technical Director at Sony Pictures Imageworks develops tools for compositing workflows, supports artists, troubleshoots production issues, and improves pipeline processes.

Create and deliver in-game FX sequences using Unreal Engine, iterate with directors and production, build Niagara/Chaos setups (and Houdini integration), present work in reviews, meet efficiency targets, and solve technical and artistic problems for production sequences.

Support and optimize high-end animation pipelines and workflows. Develop and maintain scripts, tools, and utilities (primarily Python). Troubleshoot artist issues, collaborate with supervising animators and pipeline teams, author training materials, and implement workflow optimizations to improve efficiency across productions.

FX Artists are responsible for creating and animating digital effects using software like Houdini, ensuring high-quality effects align with production needs.

The Layout Artist translates storyboards and instructions into 3D sequences, working on camera composition, geometry, and character blocking while collaborating with the production team.

Designs and implements lighting for characters and environments, ensuring continuity and meeting art direction for production shots.

The Pipeline TD creates and refines technical aspects of the Maya animation pipeline, developing tools for efficient animation production and managing workflows.

Creates 3D layouts from storyboards, manages camera composition, collaborates within the team, and meets production schedules. Requires strong design skills and technical software knowledge.

Create and apply photoreal/stylized textures for CG/VFX work, collaborating with teams and meeting deadlines while demonstrating exceptional artistic skills.