ATLANTIS Animation

Lighting Artist - Mid/Senior level F/M

ATLANTIS Animation  •  Santa Cruz de Tenerife, ES (Onsite)  •  11 days ago
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Job Description

  • Contract type: Temporary contract
    - 8 months
  • Work time: Full time
  • Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
  • From: 15.06.2026


Company Description

ATLANTIS ANIMATION is an animation studio based in the heavenly Canary Island of Tenerife. A combination of creative talent and technology definitely distinguishes us as a different studio to produce high quality animated series and feature films. We produced the sensational series Tara Duncan and Miraculous Ladybug season 5, both broadcasted on Disney Channel and Disney +.

We are now getting ready for an absolutely new captivating project, the series 'Messi and the Giants', produced by Sony Music Vision, Sony Pictures Television Kids and Leo Messi Management, and broadcasted by Disney An epic saga where a young boy named Leo is transported from his home in Argentina into a fantastical alternate universe.

If you love animation challenges and unexpected adventures, and if you feel you have that special inner magic spark, we want to hear from you!


Job Description

We're seeking a skilled and passionate Mid and Senior-level Lighting Artists to join our growing team for the upcoming series Messi and the Giants.

As a Lighting Artist, you will play a key role in defining and delivering the visual quality of the show, working closely with the creative and production teams to ensure visually compelling, technically efficient, and consistent results across all shots.

Type of contract: Fixed-term Employee contract.

Location: 100% On-site in Tenerife. Remote work won't be possible for this specific position.


Main Responsabilities and Requirements

Main Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with Creative Leads and Supervisors to interpret and execute the visual goals of the project within established tools and pipelines.
  • Lighting and rendering keyshots first, and then CG shots as part of a sequence, ensuring high-quality, visually appealing results aligned with the Supervisor’s vision.
  • Maintain lighting consistency across shots and sequences.
  • Optimise and troubleshoot lighting and rendering issues in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Ensure render times remain optimized and within production budget.
  • Collaborate closely with the Compositing team to bring shots from lighting through to final delivery, while respecting schedules and production quotas defined by the Production team.

Requirements:

  • Level:
      • Mid-level: 3-5 years of experience
      • Senior-level: +5 years of experience
  • Proven professional experience as a Lighting Artist on a fully 3D animated series or feature film is required.
  • Strong ability to interpret and execute creative briefs (verbal and visual).
  • Solid understanding of lighting, rendering, and compositing workflows.
  • Experience with industry-standard rendering, lighting, and compositing tools, particularly Arnold and Nuke.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to anticipate potential technical or artistic issues.
  • Ability to manage time effectively and deliver tasks within production deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative team mindset.
  • Adaptable, flexible, and responsive to changes in production needs.
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written).
  • A valid EU/Spanish work permit is required.
  • Ability to work 100% on-site in our beautiful Tenerife studio. Remote work won't be possible for this specific position.

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ATLANTIS Animation

About ATLANTIS Animation

We are ATLANTIS, a smart and creative animation studio, achieving the (im)possible by constantly seeking new ways of thinking and doing, with flexibility and commitment.

ATLANTIS Animation is a boutique CG animation studio dedicated to premium content for 3D animated series and feature films. Our studio is based in Tenerife, Canary Island. This heavenly island sparks our creativity and imagination!

Our commitments involve:

🪡 High-end, tailor-made 3D animation for premium projects.

🎨 An ambitious and distinctive creative process.

⚙️ On-time delivery and a robust pipeline.

We can carry out every stage of production, from the very early stages to final rendering. Our artists come from all over the world and many nationalities intermingle in our studio, creating a melting pot of cultures and ideas.

Speaking about work, here are our latest projects:

MESSI & THE GIANTS ⚽

Currently in full production of the 30 x 22min series for SONY PICTURES TELEVISION KIDS, SONY MUSIC VISION, LEO MESSI MANAGEMENT, and broadcast by DISNEY.

MIRACULOUS LADYBUG Season 5 🐞

Work on several episodes from the 5th season, broadcast all over the world. The show received the 2023 Kidscreen award for Best Animated Series.

TARA DUNCAN Season 1 🪄

Full production from storyboard and design to final delivery. 52 episodes of 11 minutes. Broadcast by Disney Channel and available on Disney+.

To get more information or apply to a position, visit our website!

Industry
Media & Publishing
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Santa Cruz de Ténérife, ES
Year Founded
2019
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