Senior 3D Animator

1 Month ago • 4 Years + • Animation • Undisclosed

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Job Description

Senior 3D Animator responsible for creating high-quality animation for creatures and objects. This role requires a deep understanding of animation principles and the ability to execute direction from Lead Animator or Animation Supervisor. Responsibilities include supervising junior animators, demonstrating mastery of animation skills within a specific genre, consistently delivering high-quality shots on time, and actively participating in team meetings. The ideal candidate will possess strong artistic and technical skills, at least 4 years of experience in feature film or equivalent high-res (2K) animation, expert Maya skills, and excellent communication abilities. Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
Must have:
  • 4+ years experience in high-res animation
  • Expert Maya user
  • Mastery of animation principles
  • Strong communication skills
  • Fluent in Spanish and English

Primary responsibilities

  • Creation of outstanding animation for graphics creatures and objects within a shot
  • Comprehend and execute direction from Lead Animator or Animation Supervisor
  • May supervise the work of entry, mid and mid-high level animators at the discretion of the Animation Supervisor
  • Demonstrate a broad range of character animation skills. This includes a deep understanding of the principles of animation, and how to best employ those principles to create a performance that supports both the characters and story goals of the show
  • Demonstrate total mastery of animation skills within a specific genre
  • Consistently delivering shots on a high-quality level
  • Meet projects deadlines/milestones, as set by the production department
  • Actively participate in team/department meetings

 

Requirements

  • Strong artistic and technical background
  • Minimum of 4 years of feature film or equivalent high-res (2K) experience
  • A deep understanding of character rigging
  • Expert Maya user
  • Great communication and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Fluent Spanish and English language skills, spoken and in writing
  • Eligible to work in Spain

 


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About The Company

El Ranchito is the leading Spanish-speaking European company in the field of visual effects for film, television and advertising. Created in 2004, it has offices in Madrid and Barcelona, with a staff of more than 200 professionals recognized in the international industry for their participation in series such as Game of Thrones, Stranger Things, The Mandalorian, Carnival Row, Five Days at Memorial, Lost in Space, Westworld, Shadow and Bone, Locke & Key or See, and in films such as Society of The Snow, A Monster Calls, The Impossible and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, by J.A. Bayona.


Our work has been awarded with two Emmy, six VES from the Visual Effects Society, two HPA from the Hollywood Professional Association, one Excellence Award from the European Film Awards, one Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts, ten Goyas and fourth Gaudí Awards.


El Ranchito is part of the international visual effects group Pitch Black Company, which also includes FuseFX, FOLKS and Rising Sun Pictures. Pitch Black employs more than 1,400 people worldwide, spread across 13 locations in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto, Saguenay, Adelaide, Brisbane, Bogota, Madrid, Barcelona and Mumbai.

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Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (Hybrid)

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Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (On-Site)

Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain (On-Site)

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