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This role is for a talented artist to join an award-winning, internationally acclaimed hit animated series for a short-term contract. The position involves fixing unwanted artifacts, addressing minor modeling, surfacing, and grooming issues, troubleshooting technical problems, and maintaining continuity between shots. The artist will also be responsible for publishing QC'd shots and tracking them using Shotgrid.

A creative-driven entertainment company and an industry leader in animated storytelling. For over twenty years, our studio has brought to life some of the most recognizable and beloved children’s properties in the world. We’re always looking for passionate and committed talent, so come join our dynamic and growing team! Are you ready to take the world's #1 smash hit animated series to the next level? The award-winning, action-packed and loved-by-every-child-on-Earth series is entering its second decade of production, with BIG plans ahead! We’re looking for a talented artist to join our award winning, internationally acclaimed hit series for a short-term contract.<h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Responsibilities:</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Fix unwanted artifacts in shots coming out of Animation (e.g. floating, intersections, tangents) as well as kickbacks from downstream departments</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Address minor modeling and surfacing issues in Houdini-based assets</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Address minor grooming issues (fur, foliage, feathers)</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Troubleshoot technical issues as they arise</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Publish QC'd shots from Animation into Lighting</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Maintain continuity between shots to keep a continuous flow throughout episodes</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Use Shotgrid to track shots coming in to and going out of the Finaling department</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Qualifications:</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Previous Finaling experience</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Houdini/USD experience</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Minimum 5 years of production experience in animated series</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Ability to take direction and adapt to change</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Generalist experience is a major asset</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience with the production process from Layout through Compositing is an asset</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Knowledge of Python is preferred</li><li class="leading-relaxed">CFX experience is an asset but not necessary</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Why Join Guru?</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">We create a collaborative and creatively fulfilling work environment by promoting courage, purpose, inspiration, integrity, transparency, and empowerment as our core values</li><li class="leading-relaxed">We take great pride in our work and we always ensure it reflects a high standard of quality and creativity</li><li class="leading-relaxed">We encourage individuals to grow with us by offering learning opportunities that encourage skill development and growth</li><li class="leading-relaxed">We are proud to support philanthropic initiatives that support our local and global community through our charity committee Guru Gives</li><li class="leading-relaxed">We offer health and wellness support through an extensive benefits plan and extended mental health services and initiatives</li><li class="leading-relaxed">We allow the flexibility to work remotely while making our downtown studio available for in-person team building and collaboration</li></ul>We are committed to providing an inclusive work environment that celebrates the diversity of its employees. We are dedicated to employment equity and welcome applications from people from all Indigenous groups, races, religions, genders and people with disabilities.We are committed to providing an accessible candidate experience during our recruitment process and are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible ‎environment where candidates and ‎employees feel valued and respected. We strive to respect the dignity and ‎independence of people with disabilities and is committed to giving them the same ‎‎opportunity to succeed in the recruitment process as all other candidates. If you have a disability, you may request ‎to be accommodated at any time. We will work with all candidates to accommodate individual accessibility needs to the point of undue hardship.We would like to thank all applicants for your interest, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are an equal opportunity employer.Please note this is a Remote position

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