Crowd Artist F/M

Company Description

ATLANTIS ANIMATION is an animation studio based in the heavenly Canary Island of Tenerife. A combination of creative talent and technology definitely distinguishes us as a different studio to produce high quality animated series and feature films. We produced the sensational series Tara Duncan and Miraculous Ladybug season 5, both broadcasted on Disney Channel and Disney +.

We are now involved on an absolutely new captivating project, the series 'Messi and the Giants', produced by Sony Music Vision, Sony Pictures Television Kids and Leo Messi Management, and broadcasted by Disney. An epic saga where a young boy named Leo is transported from his home in Argentina into a fantastical alternate universe. 

If you love animation challenges and unexpected adventures, and if you feel you have that special inner magic spark, we want to hear from you!

Job Description

Atlantis Animation is seeking a talented and experienced Mid/Senior Crowd Artist to join our creative team. 

As a Crowd Artist, you will support the creation of crowd simulations and behaviours under the guidance of our FX Supervisor and the Director. You will be integrated into the production pipeline and contribute to real shots, learning the technical and creative workflows behind crowd animation in a high-end series.

• Location: Preferably 100% on-site at our studio in Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain). However, we may consider fully remote candidates for the right fit, provided they hold EU citizenship or Spanish residency.
• Type of contract: Full-time Employee

Main Responsabilities and Requirements

Main Responsibilities:

• Support the creation of digital crowd behaviours and simulations using Golaem, contributing to the look, movement, and style defined by the Animation Director and VFX Supervisor

• Assist in the integration of crowd pipeline tools and techniques, collaborating with VFX/CG Supervisors and Producers

• Help identify and break down behaviours into animation cycles for use across the production

• Participate in relevant production meetings and actively communicate with artists, leads, and supervisors regarding shot progress and deadlines

• Support the building and maintenance of Golaem templates oriented towards automation and efficiency

• Learn and apply feedback from directors and leads to shots and sequences

• Collaborate with department TDs in the development of crowd tools and workflows

Requirements:

• A minimum of three years of experience as a Crowd Artist.
• Proven experience as a Crowd Artist on CG-heavy projects (animation, film, TV, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of crowd simulation.
• Proficiency in  Golaem

• Familiarity with Maya and 3D animation pipelines

• Team player with a proactive and problem-solving attitude

• Strong communication and organizational skills, and ability to take direction from supervisors and leads

• Ability to work on-site in Tenerife, preferably

• Valid EU/Spanish work permit required

• Fluent or good level of English

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