Sets and Props TD 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 getting ready for 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!

Post description

We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented Sets and Props Technical Director (TD) to join our team for an upcoming 3D animated series. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between the artistic and technical teams, ensuring the set dressing, that sets and props are optimized, functional, and ready for use throughout the animation pipeline.

Profile required

Responsibilities:

Sets and Props Preparation

• Model Sets and Props with clean geometry, correct proportions, good topology, and properly laid-out UVs.

• Prepare assets for rigging, Lookdev and Texturing.

• Follow naming conventions and studio asset standards.

• Create the set dressing.

Pipeline Integration

• Ensure assets work within the pipeline.

• Troubleshoot and validate sets and props files.

• Collaborate with the pipeline team if needed.

Collaboration

• Coordinate with supervisors & production  (Modeling, Rigging, Animation, Texturing).

• Provide feedback and receive notes during reviews.

• Support cross-department needs.

R&D & Tests

• Build prototypes and tech tests for future projects.

• Help improve workflows with the R&D team.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in 3D animation production, particularly in environments and props.

• Solid understanding of modeling, UVs, shading, and scene assembly.

• Proficiency in Maya.

• Stay updated on tools, techniques, and industry standards.

• Familiarity with asset management systems and studio pipeline integration.

• Problem-solving mindset with strong communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.

• Fluency in English.

• EU nationality or work permit.
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Experience with render engines like Arnold, Redshift, or similar.

• Background in rigging or procedural asset generation.

• Experience working on animated series or feature films.
  
  

If you are passionate about animation and enjoy working in a dynamic production environment, we’d love to hear from you!

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