Animator

Skydance

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Madrid hybrid Until 8/23/2026 First posted April 16, 2026 Last posted April 16, 2026
Job description
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. 

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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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About this role

Summary

Create high-quality animations aligning with artistic and technical standards in a collaborative environment.

Job title

Animator

Experience level

3-5 years

Industry

media

Location requirements

Madrid, remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

3D animationartistic aptitudetechnical aptitudeanimation

Preferred skills

drawing skillshigh English levelSpanish language

Specializations

3D animationVFX
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Madrid, Spain

Hybrid City