Skydance Animation is producing feature animated films from their Madrid studio, including Spellbound and upcoming projects. They hire Lead CFX Artists, Environment Modeling Artists, and Technical Artists with a focus on high-end feature animation quality.
Based on recent job listings, Skydance Animation actively hires across these game art disciplines.
CFX / Simulation
Environment Modeling
Technical Art
Character Art
Animation
Rigging
Lighting
Recent Roles at Skydance Animation
Role titles and seniority levels from recent Skydance Animation postings.
Lead Lead CFX Artist
Lead Lead Environment Modeling Artist
Mid CFX Artist
Intern Technical Artist Animation Support
Intern Technical Artist Environment Modeling
Intern Technical Artist Character Assembly
Mid Technical Artist Support
Salary Ranges at Skydance Animation
Skydance Animation is based in Madrid, Spain. Salaries in EUR. Ley de Startups Tech Visa available for non-EU nationals. EU citizens work freely.
Intern / Trainee
EUR €20K – €28K
Mid-Level Artist
EUR €38K – €58K
Senior Artist
EUR €55K – €78K
Lead Artist
EUR €72K – €100K
What Skydance Animation Looks for in Your Portfolio
Based on their job descriptions and public art direction guidelines.
Feature Animation Quality
Skydance is making feature films, not games. Reel quality must be at Pixar/DreamWorks level — polished, cinematic, technically clean.
CFX and Simulation
Skydance has strong demand for CFX and simulation artists. Cloth, hair, and creature simulation demonstrated in a feature-quality reel is the most valued asset.
Technical Art Pipeline
They hire technical artists specifically for environment, animation, and character assembly pipelines. Pipeline problem-solving skills matter as much as artistic ability.
Recent Skydance Animation Job Listings
Current and recent art roles posted by Skydance Animation. Subscribers get new listings the day they post.
🔒 Skydance Animation — Lead CFX Artist — Madrid
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🔒 Skydance Animation — Lead Environment Modeling Artist — Madrid
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🔒 Skydance Animation — Senior Technical Artist — Madrid
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🔒 Skydance Animation — Character Artist — Madrid
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Skydance Animation hires Lead CFX Artists, Environment Modeling Artists, Technical Artists, and Animators. Their Madrid studio focuses on feature film production.
Where is Skydance Animation located?
Skydance Animation’s primary studio is in Madrid, Spain. Ley de Startups Tech Visa is available for non-EU nationals. EU citizens can work freely.
What has Skydance Animation produced?
Skydance Animation produced Spellbound (2024, Netflix) and has multiple upcoming feature animation projects in production.
Does Skydance Animation hire junior artists?
Skydance hires interns and trainees for technical artist roles as entry points. Most staff positions are mid-level to lead. A feature-quality portfolio is expected for all levels.
What salary does Skydance Animation pay?
Madrid-based salaries are in EUR. Mid-level artists earn approximately EUR €38K-€58K. Lead roles earn EUR €72K-€100K. Cost of living in Madrid is lower than London or Paris.