French company Stim Studio, which specialises in production, 3D animation and visual effects for films and advertising, has opened a new creative studio in Tenerife, in the Canary Islands. Several vacancies for highly skilled professionals who can join the new studio after the summer are currently advertised on both its website and LinkedIn profile, with further vacancies set to be announced soon.

“We can’t wait to set up this new base for our artists, combining island life with a new workspace where everyone can draw inspiration from such beautiful landscapes”, the company says. In its own words, Stim Studio prioritises gender equality and diversity in its recruitment processes and strives to create a workplace that empowers women in the industry.

Hundreds of clients worldwide
With offices in France, Belgium and Canada, Stim Studio was founded in 2019 and has grown rapidly by working with hundreds of clients worldwide, including DreamWorks, on projects such as “The Amazing Maurice”, “Garfield” and “Tom and Jerry”. In July, it released the animated film “The Girl in the Clouds”, directed by Philippe Riche.

According to the Tenerife Island Council, through the Tenerife Innovation Plan, Stim Studio’s new permanent production centre will create more than 100 highly skilled jobs, offering “genuine new career opportunities for local talent to shine in the archipelago”. Around 60 positions are expected to be filled this year, with the aim of exceeding 100 in the near future.

Profound transformation, exponential growth
The digital industry in the Canary Islands has undergone a profound transformation and experienced exponential growth. In less than a decade it has attracted more than 30 specialist companies and around 2,000 professionals are currently working in the sector. For now, Stim Studio rounds off a list featuring major names in international animation, such as Surfing Giant Studios, as well as local company Ánima Kitchent.

Institutional forecasts are highly optimistic, estimating that, thanks to the Canary Islands’ ability to attract investment, the number of specialist jobs in digital arts could reach 4,000 over the coming years.

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