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 an Environment Senior Surfacing Artist, you will collaborate with the Production team, Production Designer, Art Director, and Environment Supervisor to develop the visual language and surface aesthetics of environments and props throughout the film. You will create and refine materials, textures, and surfacing solutions across a wide range of artistic styles while maintaining the creative vision of the project.

Animation

Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for general audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive,



and animation divisions. Researches visual references and develops surfacing solutions independently when concept art or direct visual guidance is unavailable.

Translates the Production Designer’s vision into cohesive surfacing solutions that support the overall visual language of the film. Ensures surfacing quality, consistency, and adherence to the established visual direction across assets, environments, and sequences. Takes ownership of assigned assets, ensuring quality and timely delivery.

Collaborates with Supervisors, Leads, and upstream/downstream departments, including Modeling, Set Dressing, Rigging, Lighting, FX, and Compositing. 5+ years of experience in the VFX or animation industry. ~3+ years in the animation industry is desirable. ~ Strong artistic sensibility and/or technical expertise related to 3D animation and VFX are required. ~ Experience with Substance 3D Painter, Substance 3D Designer, and/or Mari. ~ Experience optimizing complex scenes and rendering workflows. ~ Experience managing large scenes, complex environments, and demanding sequences. ~ High English level desirable #

📌 Senior Environment Artist (Madrid)
🏢 Skydance Animation
📍 Madrid