About the role
Company Overview
Amuse Animation is an international animation studio founded in 2015 and headquartered in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with a growing presence in France and China. The studio develops and produces original IPs and provides high-quality 2D and 3D animation services for global digital platforms.
Your Role
As a Mid Vector Artist, you will be responsible for creating and preparing high-quality vector assets for animation, working with a good level of autonomy and closely collaborating with the Art, Rigging, Animation and Production teams.
- Create high-quality vector assets for characters, props and other visual elements based on approved designs.
- Independently prepare, refine and organize assets according to project specifications.
- Ensure artwork maintains the project's visual style, proportions and consistency.
- Prepare assets with animation and rigging requirements in mind.
- Work closely with Leads and Supervisors to incorporate artistic and technical feedback.
- Identify and resolve issues related to asset construction, proportions, layers and file preparation.
- Collaborate with Rigging and Animation to ensure assets integrate smoothly into the production pipeline.
- Contribute to improving asset preparation workflows and production standards.
- Manage tasks efficiently and deliver work according to production priorities and deadlines.
Artistic & Technical Requirements
- Strong understanding of vector illustration, shape language, proportions and clean line work.
- Good knowledge of character construction and asset preparation for 2D animation.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and relevant vector-based workflows.
- Good understanding of 2D rigging requirements, including layer structure and deformation considerations.
- Ability to prepare and organize production-ready vector assets.
- Strong eye for visual consistency, colour and design within an established artistic style.
- Good understanding of 2D animation production pipelines and requirements.
- Ability to identify and troubleshoot common technical issues related to vector assets.
- Nice to have: Knowledge of Toon Boom Harmony.
- Nice to have: Familiarity with ShotGrid.
Collaboration
- Work closely with Concept Design, Art, Rigging, Animation and Production teams.
- Maintain clear communication with Leads and Supervisors regarding progress, feedback and potential issues.
- Ensure assets meet the technical requirements of downstream departments.
- Participate in reviews and contribute to improving workflows and production processes.
Candidate Qualifications
- 3–5 years of professional experience in vector art, 2D animation or a related field.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating professional-quality vector artwork.
- Experience working within an animation production pipeline.
- Good understanding of asset preparation for 2D rigging and animation.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and visual consistency.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Proficiency in English; Spanish is a plus.
Employment Details
- Location: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas
- Department: Arte 2D
- Employment Type: Temporal por obra en régimen de artista (AS)
- Minimum Experience: Mid-level
- Compensation: TBD