Junior Technical Artist (Crowds)

TL;DR

Junior Technical Artist (Crowds): Supporting the crowds department by resolving technical issues and assisting artists with daily production workflows with an accent on Houdini-based pipeline tasks. Focus on maintaining asset assemblies, testing HDA prototypes, and updating technical documentation to ensure smooth production operations.

Location: Must be based in Madrid, Spain

Company

A diversified media company creating high-quality, event-level entertainment across feature film, television, and animation divisions.

What you will do

• Resolve basic technical issues within assigned scenes and assist artists with daily bugs.
• Manage asset assemblies and perform regular updates.
• Test department libraries, including Houdini HDAs and new prototypes.
• Prepare renders for dailies and support publishing workflows.
• Maintain and update technical documentation for department tools and pipelines.
• Attend technical meetings to stay current with studio workflows and artistic methodologies.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of professional experience in the VFX or animation industry.
• Strong artistic or technical aptitude in 3D animation is required.
• Solid understanding of Houdini and experience with 3D animation software like Maya or Max.
• English proficiency at a medium level (B1).
• Knowledge of 3D animation areas such as modeling, surfacing, animation, or lighting.
• Spanish language skills are considered a plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic and inclusive studio culture focused on innovative storytelling.
• Access to resources for professional growth and technological advancement.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment pushing the limits of animation.