Environment Modeling Artist

Skydance Animation; Madrid; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Skydance Animation is seeking an Environment Modeling Artist to join our Madrid studio. You will collaborate with Production Designer, Art and Layout teams to deliver a compelling first look for environments, translating concepts into tangible, storyboard-driven worlds.

You should bring 3–5 years in the VFX industry, at least 1 year in animation, and strong knowledge of surfacing, shading, skinning, rigging, and optimization.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in VFX industries.
• At least 1 year of experience in the animation industry.
• Knowledge of surfacing, shading, skinning, rigging, technical constraints and optimization.
• Drawing and painting is a plus.
• Medium-high English level.
• Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Creates 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.
• Keeps up on current artistic methodologies and technology trends and tools that best suit the production and the company in the development of a stronger creative and technical environment.
• Collaborates with other team members when necessary.
• Follows the Supervisor’s and Lead's guidance.

Skills

Medium-high English

Spanish desirable

Tools

Maya

SpeedTree

Houdini

Arnold Render

Job description

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.

As an Environment Modeling Artist, you will participate in many aspects of the look, working in coordination with the Production Designer, Art department and Layout department to deliver a visually impressive first look of the Environment.

Responsibilities

• Creates 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.
• Keeps up on current artistic methodologies and technology trends and tools that best suit the production and the company in the development of a stronger creative and technical environment.
• Collaborates with other team members when necessary.
• Follows the Supervisor’s and Lead's guidance.

Requirements

• 3-5 years in VFX industries.
• At least 1 year of experience in the animation industry.
• Knowledge of surfacing, shading, skinning, rigging, technical constraints and optimization.
• Experience in Maya, SpeedTree, Houdini and Arnold Render.
• Drawing and painting is a plus.
• Medium-high English level.
• Spanish desirable.