Grooming Artist: Paw Patrol

4 Months ago • 2 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

Guru Studio seeks a talented Grooming Artist with 2+ years of experience in feature film or animation production. Must have strong knowledge of Houdini Hair/Fur & Xgen, Houdini & Solaris (an asset). Ideal candidate demonstrates strong shading networks experience with hair & fur, UV/Texture/Shader development, and a high level of attention to detail.
Must have:
  • Houdini Hair/Fur
  • Xgen Knowledge
  • Houdini & Solaris
  • Shading Networks
Good to have:
  • Autodesk Shotgrid
  • Python Scripting
  • UV/Texture/Shader
  • Deadline Management
Perks:
  • Remote Work
  • Studio Collaboration

Job Details

Guru Studio is 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 PAW Patrol is entering its second decade of production, with BIG plans ahead!


We’re looking for a talented Grooming Artist to join our award winning, internationally acclaimed hit series, Paw Patrol!


Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure groom functionality within character rigs
  • Assist with overall character look development processes
  • Create the base look for the fur, hair, or feathers on stylized or semi-realistic CG characters
  • Optimize grooms for efficient rendering
  • UV / Texture / Develop Shaders to be used in Production.
  • Demonstrate an ability to meet deadlines and communicate to production any possible delays
  • Ability to communicate creatively and technically to your teammates


Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in feature film or animation production
  • Strong knowledge of Houdini Hair / Fur and Xgen
  • Strong knowledge of Houdini and Solaris is an asset
  • Strong knowledge of Shading Networks with hair and fur
  • Must be able to execute grooms to match a desired look or style
  • Have a high level of attention to detail and create appealing characters
  • Ability to receive critical feedback
  • Creative and technical problem solve
  • Familiarity with Autodesk Shotgrid is an asset
  • Experience with Python scripting is a plus
  • Love for Animation!


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 an In-Studio position

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About The Company

Guru Studio is a creative-driven entertainment company and an industry leader in animated storytelling. We are renowned for creating, developing and producing award-winning hit shows that captivate and inspire kids and families all over the world.


For over twenty years, our studio has brought to life some of the most recognizable and beloved children’s properties in the world including the smash hit PAW Patrol, True and the Rainbow Kingdom, Pikwik Pack, Big Blue, Justin Time, Ever After High and most recently Mecha Builders, the Sesame Street animated spin-off. Our studio was also a major contributor to the Academy Award nominated animated feature The Breadwinner.


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

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