Amuse Animation is a producer and distributor of animated content, powered by an entrepreneurial spirit. Disruptors at heart, we are constantly searching for innovative ways to bring the best animated content possible for kids and adults alike
We are looking for a SHADER ARTISTS (MID - SENIOR - LEAD) - to join our team in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for an exciting new animated series.
/ YOUR ROLE:
* Participate in building procedural Shaders and Textures template in Maya and Substance Designer.
* Manage and take care of the Shading bank of the studio.
* Portray stylized textures from concepts following the look of the different IPS of the company.
* Precisely and accurately follow references, Lead and Art Direction to create the desired look.
* For lead positions:
o Ensure continue formation of the Shading team
o Dispatch the shading work to the Shading team and anticipate the recruitment needed for the Shading team
o Daily review and approval the assets published by the Shading Team
/ WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
* Experience working with Substance Designer.
* Strong knowledge of procedurals (Arnold).
* Previous experience of working in a similar role and seniority.
* Experience with render engines (Arnold, Redshift, etc…).
* Possess deep knowledge of UVs and texture layout.
* Possess deep understanding of PBR materials.
* Passionate of Animation films.
/ GENERAL INFORMATION:
* Office-based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
* Package Salary - to be discussed according to the candidate experience.
* Working shift: Monday to Thursday 08.00 to 16.00, Friday 08.00 to 14.00.
* Contract type: project, estimated duration 6 months.
* Starting date: ASAP
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THE COMPANY
Amuse Animation is a digital-first and premium animation powerhouse founded in 2016 and headquartered in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with a growing footprint in France and China. We specialize in two key areas: creating and incubating original IPs—developed in-house or in collaboration with top-tier toy and content creators; and high-quality service production for 2D and 3D animation.
Our slate features 33 self-funded preschool IPs, dubbed in 27 languages, racking up +600 million views every month. We've also launched 22 audio albums and 16 gaming apps, collectively downloaded over 20 million times.
/ WHAT DRIVES US?
Audience-Driven. Growth. Adaptability. Equality. Innovation. Authenticity. These values are at the heart of our culture and fuel everything we do—from the way we build stories to how we grow as a team.
/ WHAT'S OUR EDGE?
A digital-first, platform-native mindset. We independently create and launch our shows across global platforms such as YouTube, Amazon, Samsung TV Plus, El Reino Infantil and chinese platforms like Tencent and iQiyi, tapping into a massive worldwide audience and generating billions of views.
/ OUR SECRET SAUCE?
We're obsessed with the audience. From concept to screen, we use tech and performance data to shape content that truly resonates. In today's attention economy, where countless shows compete for watch time, we believe the most powerful creative ally is the viewer themselves. By staying agile, global, and tuned into real-time audience feedback, we maximize the potential of every project to become a meaningful, lasting brand.