3D Animator (Senior)

Amuse Animation

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

Amuse Animation is seeking a Senior 3D Animator to join their team. This role involves delivering high-end animation with strong acting and storytelling, setting quality benchmarks, and taking ownership of complex shots and sequences. The animator will work closely with Leads and Supervisors to interpret creative direction, review work, and provide feedback to other animators. Responsibilities include maintaining consistency in style and performance, anticipating challenges, proposing solutions, and ensuring deadlines are met. The position is based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, or remote from elsewhere in the Canary Islands.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in animation production.
Strong portfolio demonstrating high-level acting and performance.
Ability to mentor and support other team members.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable mindset.
Proficiency in English (Spanish is a plus).

Nice To Haves

Advanced understanding of animation principles, performance, and storytelling.
Strong ability to interpret scripts, storyboards, and animatics into compelling animation.
Deep knowledge of production pipelines and workflows.
High proficiency in Autodesk Maya and strong technical awareness (rigs, constraints, troubleshooting).
Ability to handle complex scenes, characters, and acting beats.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-end animation with strong acting and storytelling, setting quality benchmarks for the team.
Take ownership of complex shots and sequences, ensuring they meet creative and technical expectations.
Work closely with Leads and Supervisors to interpret creative direction and translate it into final animation.
Support Leads in reviewing work and providing constructive feedback to other animators when required.
Help maintain consistency in style, performance, and continuity across the project.
Anticipate challenges and propose solutions to improve efficiency and quality.
Provide reliable task estimates and ensure deadlines are met.
Collaborate closely with Leads, Supervisors, and Production to ensure alignment with project goals.
Act as a key point of reference for other animators on artistic and technical matters.
Communicate proactively with other departments to anticipate and resolve issues.