3D ANIMATOR (SENIOR)

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 Senior 3D Animator to join our team in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, or to work remotely from elsewhere in the Canary Islands.

/ YOUR ROLE:

• 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.

/ WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• 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 HAVE:

• 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.
  
• 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.

/ GENERAL INFORMATION:

• Work location: On-site at our studio in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, or remote from another Canary Island.
• Working hours: Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 16:00, Friday from 08:00 to 14:00.
• 25 days of annual leave.
• Contract type: Project-based contract, estimated until June 27. Opportunity for continued employment on future projects.
  

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THE COMPANY

Amuse Animation is an animation powerhouse founded in 2015 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.