Character Surfacing Trainee

Skydance
Madrid
Workplace: OnsiteInternshipFunction: Data Science & Machine LearningSkills: ["Self-starter","Critical thinking","Attention to detail","Multi-tasking","Teamwork"]

Create stylized and procedural character textures for animation productions using tools like Substance Designer/Painter and Houdini. Paint and adapt textures from show concepts, iterate across multiple artistic styles, and collaborate with the Production team, Art Director, and Visual Effects Supervisor to achieve the desired character look. Support the team as needed, follow tutor guidance, and demonstrate strong artistic and/or technical aptitude for 3D animation while working onsite as part of a paid internship.

Loading

Loading job details...

Preparing the role view and application actions.

FursaFursa
Skydance
Skydance
3 days ago

Character Surfacing Trainee

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI
Last checked: 9 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Create stylized and procedural character textures for animation productions using tools like Substance Designer/Painter and Houdini. Paint and adapt textures from show concepts, iterate across multiple artistic styles, and collaborate with the Production team, Art Director, and Visual Effects Supervisor to achieve the desired character look. Support the team as needed, follow tutor guidance, and demonstrate strong artistic and/or technical aptitude for 3D animation while working onsite as part of a paid internship.
Location: Madrid
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Internship · 3 months
Job Function: Data Science & Machine Learning
Seniority: Intern level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Create textures using Substance Designer and pre-existing textures.
  • •Paint stylized textures from concepts to match the look of the show.
  • •Create procedural textures in Substance Designer and apply them in Substance Painter or Houdini.
  • •Create, adapt, and iterate within a variety of artistic styles.
  • •Work with the Production team, Art Director, and Visual Effects Supervisor to achieve the desired character look and assist team members as needed.

Key Requirements

  • •Must be available for at least 3 months onsite (Monday–Friday, 35h/week).
  • •Must be currently enrolled in your last year of an Associate, Bachelor, or Master’s program at an accredited institution.
  • •Working knowledge of Rizom, Maya, UVLayout, and Houdini.
  • •Creates textures using Substance Designer and paints stylized textures from concepts following the show’s look.
  • •Knowledge of Substance Painter and the ability to create procedural textures in Substance Designer, applying them in Substance Painter or Houdini.
Experience:Animation3D animation
Skills:Self-starterCritical thinkingAttention to detailMulti-taskingTeamwork
Languages:EnglishSpanish
Tech Stack:Substance DesignerSubstance PainterHoudiniRizomMayaUVLayoutUvWorkflow

Company Brief

Skydance
Skydance is a diversified media company producing and financing feature films, television series, and interactive entertainment. It partners with major studios and talent to develop global franchises and original content across multiple platforms.
Industry: Film & Television
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Private Equity Backed
Headquarters: Santa Monica, United States
Founded: 2010
WebsiteLinkedIn