Technical Artist Support

Skydance Animation; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Skydance Animation in Madrid is seeking a Technical Artist Support to assist departments in solving technical issues. This role requires technical and artistic aptitude related to 3D animation, along with 5 years of experience in VFX or animation industries.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of 3D software such as Maya or Houdini, a strong willingness to learn, and the ability to communicate in English and Spanish. Join us to be part of a creative and supportive environment.

Formación

• 5 years in VFX or animation industries.
• 1+ years in the animation industry is desirable.
• Strong artistic or/and technical aptitude related to 3D animation is a must.
• Knowledge of some 3D animation area (Modeling, Surfacing, Animation, Lighting).
• Experience in any 3D animation Software (Maya, Max, or Houdini).
• Ability to write simple scripts a big plus.
• Medium/high English level desirable.
• Spanish desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Fix issues in assigned scenes.
• Help artists solve simple bugs.
• Review pending tickets.
• Assist artists in daily processes.
• Test libraries like Houdini's HDAs.
• Update basic documentation.

Conocimientos

3D animation knowledge

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Artistic aptitude

Scripting

Herramientas

Maya

3ds Max

Houdini

Descripción del empleo

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.

As a Technical Artist Support, you will be responsible for helping assigned departments to solve basic technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Fixes the issues in the assigned scenes.
• Helps artists to solve simple bugs.
• Reviews pending tickets.
• Assists artists when issues arise in the day-to-day processes of the department – eg. Creating work scenes, publishing work, preparing renders for dailies, etc.
• Tests libraries such as Houdini's HDAs and prototypes.
• Updates basic documentation. Reviews and updates the technical documentation related to the workflows and tools of the department that they support.
• Is responsible for asset assemblies and updates.
• Attends technical meetings to as requested, to keep trained and updated in the new studio/department tools, pipelines, workflows, etc.
• Keeps up on current artistic methodologies and on technology trends and tools that best suit the production and the company in the development of a stronger creative and technical environment.
• Is willing to learn new workflows and proactively contribute to making them more efficient.
• Assists other team members when necessary.
• Follows the department supervisor and leads’ instruction.
• Has the ability to multi-task, collaborate with TDs or TAs.

Requirements

• 5 years in VFX or animation industries.
• 1+ years in the animation industry is desirable.
• Strong artistic or/and technical aptitude related to 3D animation is a must.
• Knowledge of some 3D animation area (Modeling, Surfacing, Animation, Lighting).
• Experience in any 3D animation Software (Maya, Max, or Houdini).
• Ability to write simple scripts a big plus.
• Medium /high English level desirable.
• Spanish desirable.