Based in the beautiful Canary Island of Tenerife, Atlantis Animation is seeking passionate Mid and Senior-level Lighting Artists for an 8-month, full-time, on-site contract. In this key role, you will help define and deliver the visual quality for the upcoming animated series ‘Messi and the Giants’, an epic saga co‑produced by Sony and broadcasted globally by Disney. Working closely with creative leads and supervisors, you will interpret creative briefs, light and render keyshots and sequences, and troubleshoot technical render issues in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate brings a proven professional track record on fully 3D animated series or feature films, strong mastery of industry-standard tools like Arnold and Nuke, and excellent collaboration skills to work alongside the compositing and production teams. This position offers a unique chance to work on a high-profile integral IP while enjoying life in Tenerife, backed by a secure, fixed-term employee contract.
Position Lighting Artist (Mid or Senior Level)
Employment Type Full-Time,



Fixed-Term Employee Contract (No Freelance / Remote)
Industry Animation, Visual Effects, Entertainment
Core Software Arnold and Nuke
Project Background ‘Messi and the Giants’ (Co-produced by Sony Music Vision, Sony Pictures Television Kids, and Leo Messi Management for Disney)
Creative Execution: Work closely with Creative Leads and Supervisors to interpret and execute the visual goals of the project within established tools and pipelines.
Light and render master keyshots first, followed by remaining CG shots within a sequence, ensuring high-quality, visually appealing results that align with the Supervisor’s vision.
Visual Continuity: Maintain strict lighting, color, and mood consistency across entire shots and sequences.
Optimization & Troubleshooting: Optimize and troubleshoot lighting and rendering issues in a fast-paced production environment.
Budget Management: Ensure render times remain optimized and strictly within

📌 Lighting Artist Job at Atlantis Animation, Spain (España)
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