The Final Layout department creates impressive environments with manual and procedural dressings. Using cutting-edge technology, the artists are responsible for distributing and growing assets and vegetation to fill the environment and improve the narrative context of the sequence. All content is gathered and optimized for each shot before delivering to Lighting and Compositing departments.

Artists in this department are involved in several processes such as location assembling process, set dressing per sequence, shot construction, optimization, rendering, publication and support.

For this position we are looking for someone with extensive knowledge of Houdini and ideally focused on Environments and Set Dressing.

• 5+ years in VFX or animation industries.
• Strong image composition skills required.
• Optimal creation of distributions using scattering tools in Houdini.
• Exceptional technical and/or artistic knowledge.
• Deep knowledge of Houdini (is a must) and Maya.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of other departments and functions.
• Ability to debug and troubleshoot complex scenes.
• High English level desirable.
• Spanish desirable.

• Create distributions using scattering tools in Houdini.
• Improve shot framing per camera, showing strong image composition skills.
• Building outstanding complex locations with an optimal usage of assets and handle complex scenes.
• Debug and troubleshoot their own scenes issues and help less experienced team members with the problems they encounter.
• Consistent and successful delivery of assigned tasks for the show on schedule, meeting the required standards and with minimal supervision.
• Keep an eye on the department general tasks, pipeline and workflows and possible recurrent problems to identify potential upcoming production issues.
• Assist the Leads and have close communication with them to share relevant information.
• Show initiative and communicate with other departments to solve problems, answer questions, or share information.
• Be able to mentor and collaborate with other team members and share their knowledge and expertise providing them with support, guidance and instruction in areas that contribute towards their artistic and professional growth, as needed.

• FRIDAY AFTERNOON OFF: Work schedule from 9am to 3:30pm on Fridays(38.5h work week).
• HOLIDAYS: 23 days of paid vacation - Christmas studio closure for 2 weeks.
• HYBRID MODEL OF REMOTE WORK: Work from home two days per week (Mondays and Fridays).
• COFFEE CORNER: Free coffee, snacks, and drinks at the studio.
• REMOTE COMPENSATION: Monthly payment to partially cover remote working costs.
• FLEXIBLE BENEFITS (TAX FREE): Private health insurance, meal/restaurante vouchers, public transportation vouchers and childcare vouchers.
• 100% SOCIAL SECURITY COMPENSATION: In case of sick leave, you will receive 100% of your salary.
• NEW OFFICE IN MADRID: New location in the heart of the city from summer 2023. Connected to main train and subway stations.
• WELLBEING PROGRAMS: Access to coaches & therapists, workshops, Headspace app, sports activities, among others.
• TRAINING PROGRAMS: Masterclasses from relevant people in the industry, workshops, etc.
• CORPORATE EVENTS & INITIATIVES: Premiere parties, family & friends screenings, social hours, contests, teambuilding activities.
• LANGUAGE PLATFORM: Learn Spanish, English, French & many more languages online.