Senior Environment Modeling Artist

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 11 days ago

Skydance Animation Madrid

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Overview

Job details

Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

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 5+ 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.
Extensive experience with Maya.
Experience with Zbrush, Arnold Render.
Knowledge of SpeedTree, Houdini and Marvelous Designer are pluses.
Knowledge of skinning, rigging, technical constraints and optimization.
High English level desirable.
Spanish desirable.

The role

As a Senior Environment Modeling Artist you will be involved in many aspects of the film's visual development, working in coordination with Production Designer and Art department to deliver a visually impressive look.

What you'll do

Models utilizing photography and pre-existing models.
Models from concepts following the look of the show.
Has the ability to create, adapt, and iterate, within a variety of artistic styles.
Models trees, bushes and other vegetation with the look of the movie.
Has the ability to properly research and work independently in absence of concept art.
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 support, guidance and instruction in areas that contribute towards their artistic and professional growth.
Follows the Supervisor's and Lead's guidance.

Senior Environment Modeling Artist

Madrid

Skydance Animation Madrid - Environment Modeling /

Full Time /

Hybrid

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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.

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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