Illusorium Studios — Shading TD — Madrid, Spain

Illusorium Studios; Madrid; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Illusorium Studios in Madrid is seeking a Look Development TD for a temporary, studio-based role on its 3D animation productions.

You will write Python and VEX tools, build shaders from stylised surfaces to realistic PBR materials, and enhance tool efficiency to ensure consistent lighting results. Collaboration with VFX and lighting teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a look-development TD in 3D animation.
• Houdini, USD, Solaris and Arnold or Karma workflows.
• English at B2 level or above, sound technical judgment and collaborative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Write Python and VEX tools and resolve look-development workflow issues.
• Build shaders ranging from stylised surfaces to realistic PBR materials.
• Improve tool efficiency and maintain consistent material and lighting results.

Skills

English (B2+)

Tools

Houdini

USD

Solaris

Arnold

Karma

Python

VEX

Job description

Connect pipeline development and look development on Illusorium’s 3D animation productions.

Location: Madrid, Spain. Temporary, full-time studio role. The reviewed vacancy does not specify remote arrangements or contract duration. Role ID: 331463.

What you will do

• Write Python and VEX tools and resolve look-development workflow issues.
• Build shaders ranging from stylised surfaces to realistic PBR materials.
• Improve tool efficiency and maintain consistent material and lighting results.

What the studio is looking for

• Experience as a look-development TD in 3D animation.
• Houdini, USD, Solaris and Arnold or Karma workflows.
• English at B2 level or above, sound technical judgment and collaborative problem-solving.

Source and dates

• Official source: https://illusorium-studios.factorial.es/job_posting/td-shading-331463.
• Employer publication date: Not displayed in the reviewed employer vacancy.
• Source spreadsheet addition: November 1, 2026; separate from employer publication.
• Availability and details verified: November 2, 2026.
• No separate employer application deadline is displayed. Any AnimaWorker expiry is separate from the employer’s dates.