Skydance Animation Madrid – Matte Painting /
Full Time /
Hybrid
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. 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.
As the lead of the MattePaintingdepartment you mustmeet the following requirements: at least 6/8 years of experience in the industry, a strong ability to understand and express artistic concepts related to the construction of cinematic language. Flexibility to adapt to new tools and ways of working for theproject, knowledge ofBlender/Maya,Photoshop,Nuke,and Houdiniwill be needed.




Creates photo-realistic and stylizedpaintingsby expertly combining photography, digital painting, and 3D elements.
Keeps up on current technology trends and tools (hardware and software) that best suit the production (and the company) in the development of a stronger creative technical environment.
6+ years of professional experience in VFX or animation industries.
~ At least 1 year of experience as Lead in the animation industry.
~ Professional mastering in Photoshop,modeling,sculpting,texturing/shading, lighting,renderingin Blender/Maya andcompositing with Nuke.
~ Advanced English level.
~ Spanish oral and written, is desirable.
Animation
Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for integral audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.

📌 Matte Painting Lead Artist (Madrid)
🏢 Greenlever
📍 Madrid