Environment Modeling Artist

As an Environment Modeling Artist at Skydance Animation Madrid, you will be responsible for creating visually impressive environments by developing models from concepts, utilizing photography and pre-existing assets. You will work closely with the Production Designer, Art, and Layout departments, adapting to various artistic styles while staying updated on industry methodologies and tools. This role requires collaboration with team members and adherence to supervisor and lead guidance.

Must Have

• 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
• Collaborates with other team members when necessary
• Follows the Supervisor’s and Lead´s guidance
• 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
• Medium-high English level

Good to Have

• Drawing and painting is a plus
• Spanish desirable

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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.

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