3D Animation Lead

Guru Studio is crewing up for an exciting new CG shorts series and we're looking for an experienced
3D Animation Lead to help us bring this new world to life.

You’ll be joining a vibrant entertainment company known for creating, developing and producing award-winning, hit shows such as True and the Rainbow Kingdom for Netflix, the smash-hit PAW Patrol, Mattel’s Ever After High; and our own Emmy Award nominated series Justin Time. Our studio also contributed visual development on the Academy Award nominated animated feature The Breadwinner.

At Guru, quality, original thinking, and respect for our artist’s workflow are at the core of our values. We’re always looking for passionate and committed talent, so come join our dynamic and growing team!

Responsibilities:

• Animate characters and props at high quality within the guidelines of the show.
• Assigned work would revolve around important scenes involving new characters or props.
• Provide the necessary cycles, poses and setups to maximize efficiency for each episode.
• Keep the libraries stocked with useful material and inform the team of what is available.
• Inspect and test new assets to ensure they can perform as intended according to the leica.
• Work with the Rigging Lead to troubleshoot technical issues with the assets.
• Provide assistance to junior animators, helping with their blocking, animation or revisions.
• Be a positive leader through performance level and taking initiative to elevate art and work life.

Additional Requirements:

• Be active and vocal at team meetings to help boost morale and encourage engagement.
• Bestow any helpful animation knowledge, practices or philosophies to the team.
• Be proactive, checking in regularly with team members to provide support as needed.

Qualifications:

• Proven track record of animating at a consistently high level.
  
• Strong creative problem solving skills.
  
• Leadership ability and strong communication skills within a team environment.
• High level of creativity, with the ability to perform to standard while meeting deadlines

Why Join Guru?

• We create a collaborative and creatively fulfilling work environment by promoting courage, purpose, inspiration, integrity, transparency, and empowerment as our core values
• We take great pride in our work and we always ensure it reflects a high standard of quality and creativity
• We encourage individuals to grow with us by offering learning opportunities that encourage skill development and growth
• We are proud to support philanthropic initiatives that support our local and global community through our charity committee Guru Gives
• We offer health and wellness support through an extensive benefits plan and extended mental health services and initiatives
• We allow the flexibility to work remotely while making our downtown studio available for in-person team building and collaboration

Guru is 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. Guru strives 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. Guru will work with all candidates to ‎‎accommodate individual accessibility needs to the point of undue hardship. 

Guru Studio 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.  Guru Studio is an equal opportunity employer.  

Please note this is a Remote position