3D LIGHTING & COMPOSITING ARTIST (LRC)

Amuse Animation; Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; Presencial; EUR 28.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Amuse Animation is seeking a 3D Lighting & Compositing Artist to join the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria team, focusing on an in‑house animated series. The role requires lighting to final image and compositing with render layers, while maintaining continuity and meeting tight production deadlines.

Candidates should have proven Lighting Artist experience in 3D animation, strong Nuke and Maya skills, experience with Redshift, and good English for cross‑functional collaboration.

Formación

• Proven experience as a Lighting Artist in 3D animation projects (series, film, or cinematics).
• Experience with Redshift render engine.
• Proficiency of Maya.
• Strong skills in Nuke, focused on compositing for animation (assembling render passes, basic color corrections and fixes).
• Ability to work efficiently under strict deadlines and some pressure of a series production.
• Proactive, collaborative attitude with a strong team-player mindset.
• Functional level of English (for communication in multicultural environments).

Responsabilidades

• Light and render 3D shots for a high-quality animated series, adhering to art direction and planning for render layers in compositing.
• Maintain continuity throughout sequences.
• In Nuke, layer correctly rendered image files and fix artifacts to ensure uniform workflow.
• Optimize render times and troubleshoot lighting issues to meet quotas and deadlines.
• Stay up to date with AI-assisted tools relevant to lighting, compositing, and animation pipelines.
• Collaborate closely with other departments to ensure a smooth pipeline workflow.
• Participate in dailies and apply feedback efficiently.
• Maintain fluid communication with team and production to flag issues and propose solutions.

Conocimientos

Lighting Artist

Nuke compositing

Maya

Redshift

English communication

Herramientas

Nuke

Maya

Redshift

Descripción del empleo

[IMPORTANT: Please note that for this position, we can only consider candidates who currently hold a valid work permit for Spain / the European Union.]

3D Lighting & Comp Artist (LRC)

Amuse Animation is a producer and distributor of animated content, powered by an entrepreneurial spirit. Disruptors at heart, we are constantly searching for innovative ways to bring the best animated content possible for kids and adults alike!

We are looking for a talented 3D LIGHTING/COMPOSITING ARTIST to join our lighting department in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, focusing on a new animated series. The ideal candidate has a great eye for light, color, and visual storytelling, understands the fast pace of episodic production, and has a strong technical foundation to take shots to completion from lighting to final image (compositing).

## YOUR ROLE:

• Light and render 3D shots for a high-quality animated series, strictly adhering to the art direction through color keys and master lighting while planning for layering (render layers) in compositing.
• Maintain continuity throughout sequences.
• In Nuke, layer correctly rendered image files, ensure a shot is free of error and artifacts: matte gaps between layers for example, black pixels, follow compositing guidelines in order to keep workflow uniformity across the department.
• Optimize render times and troubleshoot technical issues in lighting files to ensure quotas and production deadlines are met and to avoid unnecessary re-rendering.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and workflows, including AI-assisted tools relevant to lighting, compositing, and animation production pipelines.
• Work closely and collaboratively with other departments to ensure a smooth pipeline workflow.
• Participate in dailies, take artistic and technical feedback from the lead/supervisor, and apply changes efficiently.
• Maintain fluid communication with your team and the production team to flag potential issues and propose creative or technical solutions.

## WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Proven experience as a Lighting Artist in 3D animation projects (series, film, or cinematics).
• Experience with Redshift render engine.
• Proficiency of Maya.
• Strong skills in Nuke, focused on compositing for animation (assembling render passes, basic color corrections and minor to moderate technical fixes).
• Ability to work efficiently under strict deadlines and some pressure of a series production.
• Proactive, collaborative, and constructive attitude with a strong team-player mindset.
• Functional level of English (for communication in multicultural environments).

## NICE-TO-HAVE:

• Previous experience in children's series or projects with highly stylized aesthetics.
• A keen eye for traditional cinematography, lighting, and color theory.
• Knowledge of shot and asset management tools (Shotgrid).
• Knowledge and/or experience with AI-based tools and workflows applied to animation, compositing, or digital content production will be considered a plus.

## GENERAL INFORMATION:

• Location: Office-based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
• Working shift: Monday to Thursday 08.00 to 16.00, Friday 08.00 to 14.00.
• Contract type: Project-based, estimated duration of 12 months.
• Start Date: End of June 2026

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## THE COMPANY

Amuse Animation is a digital-first and premium animation powerhouse founded in 2016 and headquartered in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with a growing footprint in France and China. We specialize in two key areas: creating and incubating original IPs—developed in-house or in collaboration with top-tier toy and content creators; and high-quality service production for 2D and 3D animation.

Our slate features 33 self-funded preschool IPs, dubbed in 27 languages, racking up +600 million views every month. We’ve also launched 22 audio albums and 16 gaming apps, collectively downloaded over 20 million times.

### WHAT DRIVES US?

Audience-Driven. Growth. Adaptability. Equality. Innovation. Authenticity. These values are at the heart of our culture and fuel everything we do—from the way we build stories to how we grow as a team.

### WHAT’S OUR EDGE?

A digital-first, platform-native mindset. We independently create and launch our shows across global platforms such as YouTube, Amazon, Samsung TV Plus, El Reino Infantil and chinese platforms like Tencent and iQiyi, tapping into a massive worldwide audience and generating billions of views.

### OUR SECRET SAUCE?

We’re obsessed with the audience. From concept to screen, we use tech and performance data to shape content that truly resonates. In today’s attention economy, where countless shows compete for watch time, we believe the most powerful creative ally is the viewer themselves. By staying agile, global, and tuned into real-time audience feedback, we maximize the potential of every project to become a meaningful, lasting brand.