Environment Modeling Artist

Skydance

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Madrid hybrid Until 9/13/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 15, 2026 Last posted July 15, 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 Environment Modeling Artist, you will participate in many aspects of the look, working in coordination with the Production Designer, Art department and Layout department to deliver a visually impressive first look of the Environment.

Responsibilities

  • Creates models, utilizing photography and pre-existing models. 

    • Models from concepts following the look of the show. 

    • Has the ability to create, adapt, and iterate, within a variety of artistic styles. 

    • Keeps up on current artistic methodologies and technology trends and tools that best suit the production and the company in the development of a stronger creative and technical environment. 

    • Collaborates with other team members when necessary. 

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

Requirements

    • 3-5 years in VFX industries.

    • At least 1 year of experience in the animation industry.

    • Knowledge of surfacing, shading, skinning, rigging, technical constraints and optimization.

    • Experience in Maya, SpeedTree, Houdini and Arnold Render. 

    • Drawing and painting is a plus. 

    • Medium-high English level. 

    • 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 environment models collaborating with art team, utilizing artistic styles, and applying tech skills.

Job title

Environment Modeling Artist

Experience level

3-5 years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

media

Location requirements

Madrid, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

modelingtexturingMayaHoudiniArnold Render

Preferred skills

drawingpaintingSpanish

Specializations

modelinganimationVFXmayahoudini
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Madrid, Spain

Hybrid City