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Technical Artist Character Assembly Trainee

2 Hours ago • All levels • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

The Technical Artist Character Assembly Trainee at Skydance Animation Madrid assists departments in solving basic technical issues, helps artists with simple bugs, and updates documentation. Responsibilities include reviewing technical documentation, attending technical meetings, staying updated on artistic methodologies and technology, and following supervisor guidance. The internship offers a chance to learn and grow within a collaborative studio environment, transitioning from classroom to industry. Strong artistic and technical 3D animation knowledge is essential.
Must have:
  • 3D animation knowledge
  • Knowledge of 3D software
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Documentation updates
  • Teamwork
  • Last year of studies
Good to have:
  • Medium English level
  • Spanish language skills

Job Details

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.
 
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.

Skydance Animation Madrid is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Technical Artist Character Assembly Trainee to join our studio!  
 
As a Technical Artist Character Assembly Trainee, you will be responsible for helping its assigned departments to solve basic technical issues.
 
Our Internship Program offers its own unique learning opportunities. You will have the chance to network and meet with Skydance leaders, learn transferable skills, and gain real-world experience. It is an experience ideal for those moving from the classroom to the industry.  
 
This is a paid internship that will be held on-site.  
 
Welcome on board! 

Responsibilities

    • Helps fix the issues in the assigned scenes.
    • Helps artists to solve simple bugs.
    • Updates basic documentation. Reviews and updates the technical documentation related to the workflows and tools of the department that they support.
    • 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.
    • Follows supervisor’s and lead´s guidance. 
    • Follow the Tutor’s guidance. 
    • Assists other team members, when necessary.
    • Follows the department supervisor and leads’ instruction.

Requirements

    • Strong artistic or/and technical knowledge related to 3D animation is a must.
    • Knowledge of some 3D animation area (Modeling, Surfacing, Animation, Lighting).
    • Knowledge in any 3D animation Software (Maya, Max, or Houdini).
    • Medium English level desirable.
    • Spanish desirable
    • Must be available for at least 3 months onsite (from Monday until Friday, 35h/week). 
    • Must be currently enrolled in your last year in an Associate, Bachelor, or Master’s program at an accredited institution. 
    • Self-starter with proficient writing and critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task. 
    • Highly motivated and interested in Animation and Technology. 
    • Good team player! 
    • High English level. 
    • Spanish desirable. 
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About The Company

About Skydance Media 

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, and interactive platforms. Its feature films include Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Annihilation, LIFE, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Star Trek Beyond, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Terminator Genisys, World War Z, Star Trek Into Darkness, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Jack Reacher, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, and True Grit. Skydance’s upcoming film releases include Top Gun: Maverick, Gemini Man, The Old Guard, 6 Underground and the nwe untitled Terminator film. In 2017, Skydance formed an animation division to develop and produce a slate of high-end feature films and television series in partnership with Spain’s Ilion Animation Studios. Skydance Television launched in 2013. Its current slate includes Emmy-nominated Grace and Frankie on Netflix, Altered Carbon on Netflix, Jack Ryan on Amazon, and Condor on AT&T Audience Network. Skydance Interactive launched in 2016 to create and publish original and IP-based virtual reality experiences and video games. Skydance Interactive recently debuted its first original title – Archangel, a story-driven VR shooter.


About Skydance Interactive

Skydance Interactive creates and publishes original and IP-based virtual reality games. The division of Skydance Media was launched in 2016 through the acquisition of The Workshop Entertainment. Skydance Interactive’s first VR offering is Archangel, launched on July 18th 2017. Skydance Interactive in 2017 partnered with Skybound Entertainment to develop a number of original virtual reality video games based on the expansive world of The Walking Dead universe. The Walking Dead VR game will be the inaugural co-developed title from both companies. The studio is located in Marina del Rey, CA. 


About Animation

In 2017, Skydance formed an animation division to develop and produce a slate of high-end feature films and television series in partnership with Spain’s Ilion Animation Studios. Skydance’s first three animated features are Luck, Split (working title), and Powerless (working title). Luck, directed by Alessandro Carloni (Kung Fu Panda 3) and written by Jonathan Aibel & Glenn Berger, is a comedy that pulls back the curtain on the millennia-old battle between the organizations of good luck and bad luck that secretly affects our daily lives. Split, directed by Vicky Jenson (Shrek) and written by Linda Woolverton, tells the story of Elian, a teenager who comes of age using her magical powers to defend her family when the opposing forces of light and darkness threaten to divide her kingdom. Nathan Greno (Tangled) is set to direct Powerless. The studio is located in Los Angeles, CA. 

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