About the role
[IMPORTANT: Please note that for this position, we can only consider candidates who currently hold a valid work permit for Spain / the European Union.]
Job Overview
Amuse Animation is looking for a talented 3D Lighting/Compositing Artist to join the lighting department in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, focusing on a new animated series. The ideal candidate has a great eye for light, color, and visual storytelling, understands the fast pace of episodic production, and has a strong technical foundation to take shots to completion from lighting to final image.
Key Responsibilities
- Light and render 3D shots for a high-quality animated series, strictly adhering to the art direction through color keys and master lighting while planning for layering (render layers) in compositing.
- Maintain continuity throughout sequences.
- In Nuke, layer correctly rendered image files, ensure a shot is free of error and artifacts (e.g., matte gaps between layers, black pixels), and follow compositing guidelines to keep workflow uniformity across the department.
- Optimize render times and troubleshoot technical issues in lighting files to ensure quotas and production deadlines are met and to avoid unnecessary re-rendering.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and workflows, including AI-assisted tools relevant to lighting, compositing, and animation production pipelines.
- Work closely and collaboratively with other departments to ensure a smooth pipeline workflow.
- Participate in dailies, take artistic and technical feedback from the lead/supervisor, and apply changes efficiently.
- Maintain fluid communication with the team and the production team to flag potential issues and propose creative or technical solutions.
Mandatory Requirements
- Proven experience as a Lighting Artist in 3D animation projects (series, film, or cinematics).
- Experience with Redshift render engine.
- Proficiency in Maya.
- Strong skills in Nuke, focused on compositing for animation (assembling render passes, basic color corrections, and minor to moderate technical fixes).
- Ability to work efficiently under strict deadlines and the pressure of a series production.
- Proactive, collaborative, and constructive attitude with a strong team-player mindset.
- Functional level of English (for communication in multicultural environments).
- Candidates must hold a valid work permit for Spain / the European Union.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Previous experience in children's series or projects with highly stylized aesthetics.
- A keen eye for traditional cinematography, lighting, and color theory.
- Knowledge of shot and asset management tools (Shotgrid).
- Knowledge and/or experience with AI-based tools and workflows applied to animation, compositing, or digital content production.
General Information
- Location: Office-based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
- Working Shift: Monday to Thursday 08.00 to 16.00, Friday 08.00 to 14.00.
- Contract Type: Project-based, estimated duration of 12 months.
- Start Date: End of June 2026.
- Compensation: To be determined.
About Amuse Animation
Amuse Animation is a digital-first and premium animation powerhouse founded in 2016, headquartered in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with a footprint in France and China. The company specializes in creating and incubating original IPs and high-quality service production for 2D and 3D animation. The slate includes 33 self-funded preschool IPs dubbed in 27 languages, as well as audio albums and gaming apps.
Company Values
- Audience-Driven
- Growth
- Adaptability
- Equality
- Innovation
- Authenticity
Edge and Methodology
The company utilizes a digital-first, platform-native mindset to launch shows globally across platforms including YouTube, Amazon, Samsung TV Plus, El Reino Infantil, Tencent, and iQiyi. The workflow involves using tech and performance data from concept to screen to shape content that resonates with the audience.