Have the right to work in Spain
Skydance Animation Madrid doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Be near Madrid for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 3+ years of experience
Senior-level role.

Requirements

What we're looking for

5+years in VFX or animation industries.
3+ years in the animation industry.
Strong artistic or/and technical aptitude related to 3D animation is a must.
Drawing skills are desirable.
High English level desirable.
Spanish desirable.

#Animation #LI-Hybrid

Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.

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The role

Madrid

Skydance Animation Madrid - Animation /

What you'll do

As a Senior Animator, you will be responsible for giving credibility and transmitting the specific emotions in each moment of the film.You should be able to understand and handle different styles of animation and bring them to the highest artistic and technical level. As a senior, you must also help and push the team, being an example to othersand showing strong consistency throughout your work, whether you are tackling body mechanics, acting, facial performance or final polish.

Creates animations at the highest artistic and technical level.
Works closely with the Director, Supervisor and Leads in a team environment.
Collaborates and proposes genuine and unique acting or movement for each assignment in alignment with the story and context.
Plansher/his own assignments to reach the deadlines, considering the interaction with the Director,Supervisors and Leads.
Keeps the characters in model, andrespect the design of the production.
Is open to professional feedback and possible changesin direction during the animation process.
Keeps up on current artistic methodologies and on technology trends and tools that best suit the production and the company in the development of a stronger creative and technical environment.
Works together with the team providing them with support, guidance and instruction in areas that contribute towards their artistic and professional growth.
Follows the Supervisor's and Lead's guidance.

How you'll work

Full Time /

Hybrid

Senior Animator

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Hiring process

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About Skydance Animation Madrid

Skydance Animation is the animation division of Skydance Media, a major American production company known for blockbuster films and series. The studio focuses on creating high-quality animated feature films and series, with a strong emphasis on storytelling and cutting-edge visual effects. Skydance Animation Madrid is one of its key production hubs, contributing to the creation of animated content for global audiences.

Skydance Animation Madrid is a significant presence in Spain's growing animation industry, offering roles in modeling, surfacing, rigging, animation, and pipeline engineering. The studio is known for its collaborative and creative work environment, attracting international talent to work on major animated projects. For international professionals, this is an opportunity to join a well-funded, globally recognized studio in a vibrant European capital, with a focus on innovation and artistic excellence.

Industry: Animation and Film Production
Founded: 2017
Employees: 500–1,000
Headquarters: Santa Monica, USA
In Spain: Madrid
Website: skydance.com

Good to know if you are moving

Skydance Animation Madrid is located in the heart of Madrid, offering a vibrant cultural and social environment.
The studio works on high-profile animated films and series for global streaming platforms like Apple TV+.
Madrid is a growing hub for animation and visual effects in Europe, with a strong community of international professionals.
The studio offers competitive salaries and benefits, and supports relocation for international hires.
English is commonly used in the workplace, making it accessible for international talent.

In their own words

About the company & team

Skydance offers a dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, and growth fostered. The partnership between unique creativity and technological advancements are demonstrated within each pillar of the company. At the heart of it all is a commitment to boldly entertaining and relevant storytelling.

While all Animation studios look to hire people who are creative and hard-working, Skydance Animation is specifically looking for pioneers who seek to push the limits of what the world's most collaborative art form can achieve, and to give those pioneers the space and the resources to build a new studio that's doing something different.

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