Image Engine Design Inc.

Verified
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

Image Engine Design Inc., founded in 1995 in Vancouver, BC, is a premier visual effects studio specializing in photorealistic VFX for feature films and television series. Renowned for innovative creature design, digital environments, and seamless compositing, they have contributed to blockbuster projects like Game of Thrones, The Mandalorian, and Deadpool & Wolverine. As part of the Cinesite Group since 2015, Image Engine combines creative excellence with advanced technology to deliver award-winning visuals.

Founded in 1995
201-500 employees

Services

Visual effects supervision
Concept art
Previsualization
3D animation
Compositing
Matte painting
Simulation and effects
On-set supervision
Pipeline development

Specializations

creature design
digital environments
compositing
matte painting
simulation effects

Technology Stack

Nuke
Maya
Houdini
Katana
Arnold
proprietary pipeline tools

Notable Projects

Deadpool & Wolverine

2024

Film

Client: Marvel Studios

Role: Visual effects and creature animation

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

2024

TV Series

Client: Lucasfilm / Disney

Role: Characters, environments, and action sequences

Spider-Man: No Way Home

2021

Film

Client: Sony Pictures

Role: Digital environments and compositing

Obi-Wan Kenobi

2022

TV Series

Client: Lucasfilm / Disney

Role: Visual effects and environments

Game of Thrones

2015

TV Series

Client: HBO

Role: Dragon animation and battle sequences

Lost in Space

2018

TV Series

Client: Netflix

Role: Robot design and space environments

The Mandalorian

2019

TV Series

Client: Disney+

Role: Creature effects and digital sets

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

2016

Film

Client: Warner Bros.

Role: Magical creatures and environments

Awards & Recognition

Academy Award Nomination for Best Visual Effects

for “District 9

2010

Visual Effects Society Award

for “Game of Thrones

2018

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects

for “Game of Thrones

2019

Visual Effects Society Award

for “Lost in Space

2019

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects

for “The Book of Boba Fett

2022

Key Personnel

Shawn Walsh

Executive Visual Effects Producer and General Manager

LinkedIn

Previous: Industrial Light & Magic, Weta Digital

Notable Projects: Deadpool, Game of Thrones

Over 20 years in VFX industry, leads creative production

Thomas Schelesny

Visual Effects Supervisor

LinkedIn

Notable Projects: Fantastic Beasts, The Mandalorian

2-Time Emmy winning VFX Supervisor with over 25 years experience

Christian Manz

Visual Effects Supervisor

Previous: Framestore, Double Negative

Notable Projects: Fantastic Beasts, The Mandalorian

VES Award winner

Martyn Culpitt

Visual Effects Supervisor

Previous: Weta Digital

Notable Projects: Spider-Man: No Way Home, Lost in Space

Specializes in creature effects

Company Status

Operating Status:
active
Hiring:
Yes
Remote Work:
hybrid

Locations

headquarters
15 West 5th Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia V5Y 1H4
Canada

Social Media

Additional Information

Image Engine is part of the Cinesite Group, having been acquired in 2015, which has expanded their resources and global reach while maintaining their creative independence. They offer flexible hybrid or fully remote work options for eligible candidates in British Columbia, Canada.

Data Information

Last updated: 9/28/2025
Data confidence: 95%