Senior Environment Modeling Artist — Immersive Worlds for Film

Lever, Inc.; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Skydance Animation is seeking a Senior Environment Modeling Artist to collaborate with Production Designer and Art department, delivering a visually impressive look for the project. The role emphasizes proficiency in 3D animation, Maya, ZBrush, and rendering with Arnold, requiring research-driven modeling of vegetation and environments.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in VFX/animation, strong technical and artistic skills, and a good command of English while Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in VFX or animation industries.
• 3+ years in the animation industry.
• Strong artistic or/and technical aptitude related to 3D animation.
• Extensive experience with Maya.
• Experience with Zbrush, Arnold Render.
• Knowledge of SpeedTree, Houdini and Marvelous Designer are pluses.
• Knowledge of skinning, rigging, technical constraints and optimization.
• High English level desirable.
• Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Models using photography and pre-existing models.
• Models from concepts following the look of the show.
• Ability to create, adapt, and iterate within various artistic styles.
• Models trees, bushes and other vegetation with the look of the movie.
• Research and work independently in absence of concept art.
• Stay updated on artistic methodologies and technology trends relevant to production.
• Collaborate with team, providing support and guidance for artistic growth.
• Follow Supervisors’ and Leads’ guidance.

Skills

3D animation

Maya

ZBrush

Arnold Render

SpeedTree

Houdini

Marvelous Designer

Skinning

Rigging

Optimization

English language

Spanish language

Tools

Maya

ZBrush

Arnold

SpeedTree

Houdini

Marvelous Designer

Job description

Skydance Animation is seeking a Senior Environment Modeling Artist to collaborate with Production Designer and Art department, delivering a visually impressive look for the project. The role emphasizes proficiency in 3D animation, Maya, ZBrush, and rendering with Arnold, requiring research-driven modeling of vegetation and environments.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in VFX/animation, strong technical and artistic skills, and a good command of English while Spanish is a plus.