Scene Assembly Artist

The role

The Scene Assembly Artist acts as the bridge between Camera and Animation. This person ensures camera-delivered scenes are technically sound and prepared for downstream departments by validating data, troubleshooting issues, and publishing shots.

What you will do

• Prepare and publish shot files for Animation (Maya) based on received camera scene files (Unreal).
• Validate and update assets (camera, characters, environments, props) as needed.
• Conduct shot publishes and troubleshoot publishing issues
• Ensure files are organized and structured according to pipeline standards.

Required qualifications

• Experience with Unreal Engine, Maya, and shot-based workflows.
• Understanding of pipeline processes (publishing, conforming, asset management).
• Keen eye for continuity and creative intent.
• Excellent organizational and cross-department communication skills.
• Ability to problem-solve in an evolving production environment.
• Ability to meet tight production schedules while maintaining quality in a fast-paced feature animation pipeline.
• Working knowledge of Unreal Engine scene workflows.
• Understanding of CG pipelines, including publishing workflows, asset management, and shot tracking.
• Familiarity with USD workflows and structured scene builds
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to scene structure, asset updates, and publishing.
• Understanding of continuity across sequences (assets, camera, variations).
• Strong organizational skills with attention to metadata, naming conventions, and version control.

Nice to have

• Experience in a shot-based CG production environment (feature animation, episodic, or high-end VFX)
• Eye for creative composition and camera language

Benefits

• healthcare
• tuition reimbursement
• RRSP's
• Sick and Vacation leave
• standard increases as applicable

Before you apply

• 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.

About the company

Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc. is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.