Job Type: Hybrid

Are you a master of digital explosions, smoke trails, and breathtaking simulations? 💥 Platige Image is expanding its creative force and looking for FX Artists at all levels — Mid, Senior, and Lead — to join our studio in Gran Canaria. If you dream of crafting cinematic-level effects for high-end VFX and game cinematics, this is your moment to shine. ✨ We welcome both local candidates and artists willing to relocate — cooperation on a B2B contract is also available. 🎬 Mid-Level FX Artist Your Daily Mission: Create realistic, visually captivating FX simulations using Houdini. Collaborate with Lighting and Compositing Artists to ensure seamless FX integration. Work under the guidance of the FX Lead to bring life to cinematic sequences. Troubleshoot, optimize, and refine your work within the production pipeline. What You’ll Need: At least 1 year of experience in an FX role. Strong command of Houdini. A collaborative mindset and passion for all things CGI. Fluent in English and open to feedback. Bonus Skills: Understanding of the full 3D and VFX pipeline. Knowledge of Python scripting. 🚀 Senior FX Artist Your Daily Mission: Partner with the FX Lead, Supervisors, and Art Directors to deliver top-quality simulations. Design realistic visual effects using Houdini for films and cinematics. Work independently while maintaining close collaboration with your team. What You’ll Need: Minimum 5 years of experience in the FX industry. Exceptional proficiency in Houdini. Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Fluent in English. Bonus Skills: Experience with Maya, Arnold, Nuke, or Shotgun. Deep understanding of 3D and VFX pipelines. Python scripting knowledge. ⚡ Lead FX Artist Your Daily Mission: Lead and mentor a talented FX team, guiding them in Pyro, Fluids, Destruction, and more. Review and assign simulation tasks with artistic and technical precision. Work closely with Supervisors to shape the creative and technical vision of each sequence. Drive workflow improvements and maintain strong team dynamics. What You’ll Need: 5+ years of experience in FX, with 2+ years in leadership. Mastery of Houdini and working knowledge of Maya and Nuke. Excellent communication and mentoring abilities. Strong grasp of storytelling through FX and lighting. Bonus Skills: Experience with Python scripting. 🎨 Why Join Platige Image? At Platige Image, you’ll work on some of the most ambitious and visually stunning projects in the industry. From breathtaking explosions to cinematic magic — every frame you touch will tell a story. 🌠 If you’re passionate about VFX and ready to contribute to an award-winning creative team, we’d love to see your work. 📩 Apply now — and don’t forget to include your demo reel or portfolio!

Platige Image is calling all passionate Lighting/Rendering Artists — from Mid-level to Senior and Lead — to join their creative team in Gran Canaria. If you love shaping mood and storytelling through light, this is your chance to work on visually stunning, high-end VFX projects with one of Europe’s most respected studios. 🌍 Location & Contract Details 📍 Workplace: Gran Canaria, Spain🧾 Contract Type: B2B Collaboration🎨 Positions: Mid-Level, Senior & Lead Lighting/Rendering Artists We’re looking for artists who are already in Gran Canaria or open to relocating to this inspiring island destination. 🎬 MID-LEVEL LIGHTING/RENDERING ARTIST ✨ About the Role As a Mid-Level Artist, you’ll be responsible for crafting the visual atmosphere of cinematic worlds. You’ll bring emotion, energy, and realism to every shot through your understanding of light, texture, and color. 🔧 Responsibilities Design and execute compelling lighting that defines the story and mood. Apply physically based rendering techniques for accurate light and material response. Ensure consistency with the project’s artistic direction. Analyze performance issues and optimize light setups. Keep up with modern trends in rendering and lighting technology. 🎯 Requirements 2+ years of professional experience in VFX, CGI, or game development. Strong skills in Maya and render engines (Arnold or Redshift preferred). Solid grasp of color theory, direct/indirect lighting, and luminance. Collaborative spirit and openness to creative feedback. Proficiency in English. 🏅 Bonus Points Familiarity with Houdini and Nuke. Interest or experience in Unreal Engine. 🌟 SENIOR LIGHTING/RENDERING ARTIST ✨ About the Role As a Senior Artist, you’ll help define the project’s visual tone from its earliest stages. You’ll collaborate closely with the Art Director to develop lighting setups that support the story and maintain consistency across complex sequences. 🔧 Responsibilities Set up mood and look from the early production stages. Enhance lighting rigs per sequence to maintain continuity. Solve technical challenges and optimize render performance. Stay current with new rendering methods and production tools. 🎯 Requirements 5+ years of experience as a Lighting or LookDev Artist in VFX or CGI. Expertise in Maya with render engines like Arnold, V-Ray, or Redshift. Deep understanding of PBR workflows and photorealistic lighting. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to manage time efficiently under tight deadlines. Fluency in English. 🏅 Bonus Points Experience with Houdini, Nuke, or Unreal Engine. 🎥 LEAD LIGHTING/RENDERING ARTIST ✨ About the Role As a Lead Artist, you’ll be the creative and technical pillar guiding the entire lighting and rendering team. You’ll define the visual style, oversee quality across shots, and mentor artists to achieve excellence in both aesthetics and performance. 🔧 Responsibilities Lead and inspire a team of lighting artists to deliver stunning visuals. Define and maintain lighting style across the production. Collaborate with compositing, shading, and environment teams. Oversee rendering pipelines for performance and quality. Mentor artists and foster creative growth. Stay ahead of emerging trends in lighting and rendering. 🎯 Requirements 5+ years of experience in high-end VFX or cinematic lighting. Expertise in Arnold, Redshift, or V-Ray within Maya or Houdini. Proven leadership and mentoring experience. Strong eye for detail, color balance, and visual storytelling. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Fluent in English. 💫 Why Join Platige Image? At Platige Image, we blend technology and creativity to craft breathtaking visual experiences for games, films, and commercials. You’ll work alongside some of the most talented artists and technical specialists in the industry, all driven by one shared goal — to turn imagination into cinematic reality. 🚀 Apply Today If lighting is your art and storytelling your passion, it’s time to shine.Apply now for a Lighting/Rendering Artist position at Platige Image in Gran Canaria, and don’t forget to include your demo reel or portfolio.