Environment Modeling Artist

Skydance Media; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading media company is seeking an experienced Environment Modeling Senior Artist to create compelling models and collaborate with a creative team. This role requires over 5 years in VFX and 3 years in animation, alongside strong skills in Maya, SpeedTree, Houdini, and Arnold Render. Ideal candidates will thrive in a hybrid environment and contribute to innovative storytelling through exceptional modeling. Fluency in English is essential, and Spanish is desirable.

Formación

• +5 years in VFX industries.
• +3 years of experience in the animation industry.
• Knowledge of surfacing, shading, skinning, rigging, technical constraints and optimization.

Responsabilidades

• Create models utilizing photography and pre‑existing models.
• Model from concepts following the look of the show.
• Collaborate with other team members when necessary.

Conocimientos

Creativity

Attention to detail

Technical knowledge

Herramientas

Maya

SpeedTree

Houdini

Arnold Render

Descripción del empleo

Skydance offers a dynamic, inclusive, and ever‑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.

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.

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As an Environment Modeling Senior 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.
• Models trees, bushes and other vegetation with the look of the movie.
• Collaborates with other team members when necessary.
• Follows the Supervisor’s and Lead’s guidance.

Requirements

• +5 years in VFX industries.
• +3 years 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 are a plus.
• Medium‑high English level.
• Spanish desirable.

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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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