Flying Bark Productions is Hiring: Senior CG FX Artist

Flying Bark Productions, the renowned studio behind globally acclaimed projects such as the Stranger Things animated series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Marvel’s What If…?, is looking for a Senior CG FX Artist to join our team in Madrid, Spain. If you are a talented FX specialist who thrives on creating stunning particle, fluid, and destruction effects, this is your opportunity to contribute to world-class storytelling while mentoring the next generation of creative talent.

Role Overview

As a Senior CG FX Artist, you will be a cornerstone of our technical art team. You will take ownership of the FX pipeline, delivering high-quality, composition-ready effects that define the visual impact of our productions. Beyond your hands-on artistry, you will serve as a lead and mentor, helping to refine our FX libraries, contribute to pipeline improvements, and guide junior artists as they develop their craft. This is a role for an artist who loves the challenge of high-profile, fast-paced production and is ready to push the boundaries of CG visual effects.

Job Summary : Senior CG FX Artist

💼 What You’ll Do

• Deliver high-quality CG effects (particles, fluids, destruction) ready for comp 🎨
• Interpret creative briefs with precision
• Develop effects lookdev & reusable preset libraries ⚙️
• Collaborate across departments to meet creative & technical needs
• Mentor junior artists and contribute to pipeline improvements

🧠 What You’ll Bring

✅ Strong FX experience with Maya & Houdini
✅ Ability to comp effects in Nuke
✅ Experience using Katana for rendering
✅ Valid work permit for Spain 🇪🇸

🌟Why Join Flying Bark Productions?

We pride ourselves on maintaining a vibrant, creative studio culture that supports both your work and your well-being:

• High-Profile Portfolio: Work on some of the most exciting and globally recognized animated properties in the industry.
• Hybrid Flexibility: A balanced approach with two days of remote work per week.
• Studio Culture: We celebrate our successes with regular social events, movie nights, and “cake days.” We are also proud to be a dog-friendly workplace!
• Career Growth: We are dedicated to providing strong career development opportunities to help you reach your professional potential.

💡 Priority: Artists eligible to work in Spain/Europe.

How to Apply

If you are a Senior FX Artist ready to bring your skills to our award-winning team, please apply through our official careers page. Ensure your portfolio/reel clearly demonstrates your expertise in particles, fluids, and destruction, as well as your proficiency in Nuke and Katana.

📩 Apply now and join our award-winning VFX team ➡️ Apply Now