Skydance14d ago

Senior Animator

MadridFull Timesenior

DesignOtherAnimator

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Skydance offers a dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, and growth fostered.

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DesignOtherAnimator

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 a Senior 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. As a senior, you must also help and push the team, being an example to others and showing strong consistency throughout your work, whether you are tackling body mechanics, acting, facial performance or final polish.

Creates animations at the highest artistic and technical level.

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

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, considering the interaction with the Director, Supervisors and Leads.

Keeps the characters in model, and respect the design of the production.

Is open to professional feedback and possible changes in direction during the animation process.

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

Works together with the team providing them with support, guidance and instruction in areas that contribute towards their artistic and professional growth.

Follows the Supervisor’s and Lead's guidance.

5+ years in VFX or animation industries.

3+ years in the animation industry.

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

Drawing skills are desirable.

High English level desirable.

Spanish desirable.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Madrid

Hybrid — some on-site time required

Who can apply

Same as job location

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Worldwide

Listing Details

Posted: April 16, 2026
First seen: April 16, 2026
Last seen: April 30, 2026

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Days active: 14
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Trust Level: 38%
Scored at: April 30, 2026

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Skydance Media is a diversified media company founded in 2010 by David Ellison to create high-quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences.

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350

Founded

2010

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