Animator

Skydance Animation; Madrid; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Skydance Animation, located in Madrid, Spain, is looking for an experienced animator to create high-level 3D animations. The role involves collaborating with Directors and Supervisors, ensuring creative alignment with the project vision. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in the VFX or animation industry, strong artistic and technical skills, and should be proficient in English; Spanish is a plus. This position is key to upholding the company's commitment to innovative storytelling.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in VFX or animation industries.
• 1+ years in the animation industry is desirable.
• Strong artistic and/or technical aptitude related to 3D animation is a must.

Responsibilities

• Create animations at the highest artistic and technical level.
• Work closely with the Director, Supervisor, and Leads in a team environment.
• Understand the vision of the Director and adapt it into assignments.

Skills

3D animation

Artistic aptitude

Technical aptitude

Drawing skills

High English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Job description

Overview

Skydance offers a dynamic, inclusive, and evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed and growth is fostered. The partnership between unique creativity and technological advancements is demonstrated within each pillar of the company. At the heart of it all is a commitment to boldly entertaining and relevant storytelling. For information on Skydance’s privacy practices, see the Skydance EU/UK Personnel Privacy Notice located at https://skydance.com/privacy-personnel/.

Responsibilities

• Create animations at the highest artistic and technical level.
• Work closely with the Director, Supervisor, and Leads in a team environment.
• Understand the vision of the Director and the Supervisor and adapt it into the assignment.
• Collaborate and propose genuine and unique acting or movement for each assignment in alignment with the story and context.
• Plan her/his own assignments to reach deadlines, considering interaction with the Director, Supervisors, and Leads.
• Keep the characters in model and respect the design of the production.
• Be open and professional about feedback processes and possible changes of direction during the animation process.
• Collaborate with other team members when necessary.
• Follow the Supervisor’s and Lead’s guidance.

Requirements

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