3D Technical Artist

European Commission; España; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institution in Spain is seeking a technical artist to create data-driven visualizations and produce high-end renderings for scientific documentaries. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in Computer Science or related fields, along with 3+ years of experience in the animation/VFX industry. This full-time position offers competitive salary and excellent working conditions, including flexible hours and health insurance.

Servicios

Flexible working hours

Private health insurance

Restaurant tickets

23 paid vacation days

Formación

• Proven experience with photo-realistic image generation.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in the animation/VFX industry.

Responsabilidades

• Create detailed, usable models of BSC's supercomputers.
• Manage the complete visual design process.
• Create FX animations driven by external data sources.

Conocimientos

Full proficiency in SideFX Houdini

Advanced 3D modelling skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Programming skills (Python, C++)

Educación

Masters in Computer Science, Computer Animation, or similar

Herramientas

SideFX Houdini

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) Research Field Computer science » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Country Spain Application Deadline 21 Aug 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Negotiable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Context And Mission

At the Visualization Group of the BSC, we are looking for a technical artist to work with us in the creation of data-driven visualizations.

The position involves producing accurate 3D models, appealing technical animations, and high-end renderings for scientific documentaries . The candidate will work in two main areas:

• Hyper realistic modelling (non-organic) and texturing.
• Look dev and render.
• Technical and FX animation

Key Duties

Create a detailed, usable, and realistic model of one of the BSC's supercomputers
Development of a stunning visual style for the project, managing the complete process: from shading and lighting to rendering and compositing.
Creation of FX animations driven by external data sources
Develop and implement scripts to automate processes inside SideFX Houdini
Attend coordination meetings and collaborate in the general planning and pre-production of the project

Requirements

Education
Masters in Computer Science, Computer Animation, or similar
Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
Full proficiency in SideFX Houdini, with a focus in Karma, Solaris and Copernicus
Advanced 3D modelling skills (hard surfaces)
Proven experience with photo-realistic image generation: photogrammetry, texture acquisition, HDRi lighting, etc.
Minimum 3+ years of experience in the animation/VFX industry (technical department)
Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
Programming skills will be valued (Python, C++, etc)
Experience with render farm systems
Competences
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
English (C1 min.)
Ability to take initiative, prioritize, and work under set deadlines.
Self-planning and organization
Ability to work within a team

Conditions

The position will be located at BSC within the CASE Department
We offer a full-time contract (37.5h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, support to the relocation procedures
Duration: Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration
Holidays: 23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement
Salary: we offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate and according to the cost of living in Barcelona
Starting date: asap