Lighting TD (Mid/Senior) | Atlantis Animation, spain 2026

Atlantis Animation—the studio behind Tara Duncan and Miraculous Ladybug—is seeking a Mid to Senior-level Lighting TD (Technical Director) to help define the visual standards for our new flagship series, Messi and the Giants. Produced in partnership with Sony Music Vision and Sony Pictures Television Kids, this project demands a unique blend of technical precision and artistic flair.

As a Lighting TD, you won’t just be lighting scenes; you will be the technical backbone of the department, building the tools and workflows that empower our artists to push the boundaries of episodic animation.

Category Details

Role Lighting TD (Technical Director) (Mid/Senior)

Project Messi and the Giants

Contract 8 Months (Fixed-term)

Work Mode 100% On-site (Tenerife)

Requirements Valid EU/Spanish Work Permit

Software Focus Arnold, Python, USD, ShotGrid

The Vision: Crafting a Modern Animation Epic

At Atlantis Animation, we have always believed that the most sensational stories are told through a perfect alchemy of cutting‑edge technology and unparalleled creative talent. Situated in the breathtaking environment of Tenerife, our studio has built a global reputation for high‑quality production, having brought life to acclaimed series like Tara Duncan and Miraculous Ladybug.

Today, we invite you to be a part of our most ambitious project to date: Messi and the Giants. This isn’t just another animated series; it is a captivating, epic saga that transports audiences from the familiar streets of Argentina into a fantastical alternate universe. For an animator, a technical director, or a pipeline engineer, this project represents a rare opportunity to define the aesthetic and technical soul of a high‑profile, globally broadcasted Disney series.

If you possess a hunger for technical challenges, a passion for unexpected narrative adventures, and that special "inner magic spark" that distinguishes true industry leaders, we want to welcome you to our studio in the Canary Islands.

Your Technical Mandate

In this role, you bridge the gap between creative lighting and pipeline architecture. Your work will directly impact the speed, stability, and visual fidelity of our production.

• Pipeline & Tool Development: Architect and maintain robust Python‑based tools within a USD‑centric pipeline. You will be responsible for creating documentation (Wiki) and ensuring your tools are intuitive for the wider team.
• Rendering Optimization: Diagnose and resolve complex technical bottlenecks, including render noise, extreme render times, and memory management using Arnold .
• Technical Problem Solving: Serve as the primary technical contact for the Lighting department, providing immediate solutions for surfacing, shader behavior, and lighting setup issues.
• Departmental Synergy: Act as a conduit between Look Development, FX, and Compositing teams to ensure color pipeline (ACES) integrity and seamless asset behavior.

Technical Requirements

• Professional Experience: Proven track record in the TV animation industry as a Lighting TD.
• Pipeline Mastery: Expert‑level proficiency in Python and solid experience with USD‑based workflows .
• Rendering Expertise: Deep technical understanding of Arnold , physically based rendering (PBR), and rendering optimization techniques.
• Color & Technical Foundation: Solid command of color spaces, bit depth, and data representation (ACES).
• Tooling: Experience with production tracking software, specifically ShotGrid (Flow) .
• Soft Skills: Fluent English, high attention to detail, and a proactive, collaborative approach to team‑based problem solving.

Nice to have: Proficiency in Qt, Nuke, and advanced shading techniques.

Why Atlantis Animation?

Location: Work in the heart of Tenerife, a studio environment known for combining world‑class technology with the creative lifestyle of the Canary Islands.

Project Impact: Contribute to an epic, high‑profile saga currently in production for Disney.

Autonomous Growth: Join a studio that values the "inner magic spark" and offers the opportunity to solve complex animation challenges in a supportive, high‑energy team.

How to Apply

If you possess the technical rigor to optimize our pipelines and the passion to elevate the visual quality of Messi and the Giants, we want to hear from you.

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Please note: This position requires an on‑site presence in Tenerife; remote work is not available.