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Animator

Skydance · Madrid, Spain · Mid-Level · Art & Animation · Posted 2026-04-16 · Full Time

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About this role

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.
 
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As an animator, you will be responsible for giving credibility and transmitting the specific emotions in each moment of the film. You should be able to understand and handle different styles of animation and bring them to the highest artistic and technical level. 

Responsibilities

  • Creates animations at the highest artistic and technical level. 

  • Works closely with the Director, Supervisor and Leads in a team environment.  

  • Understands the vision of the Director and the Supervisor and knows how to adapt it into the assignment. 

  • Collaborates and proposes genuine and unique acting or movement for each assignment in alignment with the story and context. 

  • Plans her/his own assignments to reach the deadlines, taking into consideration the interaction with the Director, Supervisors and Leads. 

  • Keeps the characters in model and respects the design of the production. 

  • Is open and professional about feedback processes and possible changes of direction during the animation process. 

  • Collaborates with other team members when necessary. 

  • Follows the Supervisor’s and Lead´s guidance. 

Requirements

  • 3-5 years in VFX or animation industries. 

  • 1+ years in the animation industry is desirable. 

  • Strong artistic or/and technical aptitude related to 3D animation is a must. 

  • Drawing skills are desirable. 

  • High English level desirable. 

  • Spanish desirable. 

#Animation #LI-Hybrid

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, interactive, and animation divisions.
 
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