Technical Artist Support (Animation)

TL;DR

Technical Artist Support (Animation): Providing technical assistance to production departments to resolve scene issues and streamline workflows with an accent on 3D pipeline support and tool maintenance. Focus on troubleshooting bugs, managing asset assemblies, and ensuring efficient daily operations within a high-quality animation studio environment.

Location: Hybrid role based in Madrid, Spain

Company

hirify.global is a premier entertainment studio dedicated to creating high-quality, immersive storytelling across feature film and animation divisions.

What you will do

• Resolve technical issues and bugs within assigned production scenes.
• Assist artists with daily workflows, including scene creation, publishing, and render preparation.
• Manage asset assemblies and perform regular updates.
• Test and validate technical tools, including Houdini HDAs and prototypes.
• Maintain and update technical documentation for department workflows.
• Collaborate with TDs and TAs to ensure smooth production processes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in VFX or animation industries.
• Strong artistic or technical aptitude related to 3D animation.
• Proficiency in 3D animation software such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Houdini.
• Knowledge of at least one 3D area (Modeling, Surfacing, Animation, or Lighting).
• English proficiency (medium/high level).
• Spanish language skills are desirable.

Nice to have

• Ability to write simple scripts to automate tasks.
• 1+ years of specific experience in the animation industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic and inclusive studio culture fostering creativity and innovation.
• Opportunity to work on high-level, event-quality entertainment.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and collaborative artistic environments.
• Commitment to professional growth and technical skill development.