Skydance

Environment Surfacing Trainee at Skydance (Madrid, Spain)

Skydance· Madrid, Spain·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Internship

Job description

Skydance offers a dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, and growth fostered. The partnership between unique creativity and technological advancements are demonstrated within each pillar of the company. At the heart of it all is a commitment to boldly entertaining and relevant storytelling.

While all Animation studios look to hire people who are creative and hard-working, Skydance Animation is specifically looking for pioneers who seek to push the limits of what the world’s most collaborative art form can achieve, and to give those pioneers the space and the resources to build a new studio that’s doing something different.

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Responsibilities

  • Applies textures and materials to 3D models according to the established style and quality standards, mainly using Substance Painter.
  • Paints stylized textures from concepts following the look of the show.
  • Creates procedural textures from Substance Designer.
  • Has the ability to create, adapt, and iterate within a variety of artistic styles.
  • Maintains visual consistency and meets the technical requirements of the pipeline.
  • Creates and modifies shaders in the main render engines.
  • Has working knowledge of Substance, Maya and/or Houdini.
  • Has basic understanding of UV mapping and layout.
  • Has basic knowledge of shading in render engines like Arnold and/or Renderman.
  • Assists other team members when necessary.
  • Follows the tutor guidance.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of Substance Painter and PBR workflows.
  • Artistic sensibility and digital painting skills.
  • Basic proficiency in Photoshop or similar software for texture editing.
  • Must be available for at least 3 months onsite (from Monday until Friday, 35h/week).
  • Must be currently enrolled in your last year in an Associate, Bachelor, or Master’s program at an accredited institution.
  • Self-starter with proficient writing and critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
  • Highly motivated and interested in Animation and Technology.
  • Good team player!
  • High English level.
  • Spanish desirable.

Why work at Skydance

  • Culture: “A rising tide lifts all boats” – collaborative, artist-driven environment where every team member is valued. Emphasis on creativity and teamwork.
  • Work Model: Hybrid and on-site roles available. Headquarters in Santa Monica (Film, TV, Interactive, Corporate). Animation offices in Miracle Mile (LA) and Madrid. New Media in San Carlos, CA. Interactive team is hybrid-remote across multiple states.
  • Benefits: Comprehensive medical, mental wellness resources. Union benefits for animation staff (IATSE). Paid internships offered (Fall, Winter, Summer) with hands-on experience and access to top leadership.
  • Notable Perks: Opportunity to work on iconic franchises (Marvel, Terminator, Mission: Impossible), cutting-edge VR, and original animation. Access to industry veterans and top-tier distribution partners.

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