[Hiring] Senior 3D Animator @Amuse Animation

Role Description

We are looking for a Senior 3D Animator to join our team in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, or to work remotely from elsewhere in the Canary Islands.

• Deliver high-end animation with strong acting and storytelling, setting quality benchmarks for the team.
• Take ownership of complex shots and sequences, ensuring they meet creative and technical expectations.
• Work closely with Leads and Supervisors to interpret creative direction and translate it into final animation.
• Support Leads in reviewing work and providing constructive feedback to other animators when required.
• Help maintain consistency in style, performance, and continuity across the project.
• Anticipate challenges and propose solutions to improve efficiency and quality.
• Provide reliable task estimates and ensure deadlines are met.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in animation production.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-level acting and performance.
• Ability to mentor and support other team members.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable mindset.
• Proficiency in English (Spanish is a plus).

Requirements

• Advanced understanding of animation principles, performance, and storytelling.
• Strong ability to interpret scripts, storyboards, and animatics into compelling animation.
• Deep knowledge of production pipelines and workflows.
• High proficiency in Autodesk Maya and strong technical awareness (rigs, constraints, troubleshooting).
• Ability to handle complex scenes, characters, and acting beats.
• Collaborate closely with Leads, Supervisors, and Production to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Act as a key point of reference for other animators on artistic and technical matters.
• Communicate proactively with other departments to anticipate and resolve issues.

Benefits

• Work location: On-site at our studio in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, or remote from another Canary Island.
• Working hours: Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 16:00, Friday from 08:00 to 14:00.
• 25 days of annual leave.
• Contract type: Project-based contract, estimated until June 27. Opportunity for continued employment on future projects.