Previs Artist

2 Months ago • All levels • Game Story Writing/Narrative Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Guru Studio is seeking a Previs Artist to work on the hit animated series, PAW Patrol. Responsibilities include composing appealing sets and locations using 3D assets, keeping up-to-date on location set dressing techniques, completing script vis, evaluating storyboards, preparing rough modeling blockouts, working with supervisors to determine location/set usage, planning Houdini stagings, populating asset files, and posting completed work. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in computer animation or applicable experience, 3D software knowledge, a portfolio demonstrating composition, staging, and cinematography skills, and experience with USD pipelines. Experience as an animator is a major asset. This is a hybrid/in-studio position in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Must have:
  • 3D software knowledge
  • Composition, staging, cinematography skills
  • Experience with USD pipelines (preferred)
  • Diploma in computer animation or experience
Good to have:
  • Animation experience
Perks:
  • Health and wellness support
  • Extensive benefits plan
  • Mental health services

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!


Help us bring this show to life as our new Previs Artist!


Responsibilities:

  • Using the 3D assets library to compose appealing sets, locations and stagings based on 2D designs and storyboards;
  • Keeping up-to-date on location set dressing techniques and technology and proposing new tools/methodologies
  • Completing script vis as requested ahead of storyboard launches;
  • Evaluating boards to propose and prepare rough modeling blockouts, rough camera positions, staging and set dressing ahead of layout department
  • Applying launch notes and considerations to set dressing planning and workflow best practices
  • Working with supervisor(s) to determine relevant location/set usage for episodes and any possible modifications that may be needed on existing assets per episode;
  • Evaluating staging, general camera usage, and path of action plans to create a  successful foundation to begin Previs and Set Dressing work;
  • Planning & managing of Houdini stagings, groupings, and location splits
  • Populating Asset files with Previz Explore Geo as required;
  • Posting completed work internally and communicating progress to managers and other departments; and
  • Maintaining strong organization, communication and problem-solving skills.


Qualifications:

  • Diploma in computer animation, or applicable work experience Experience as an animator is considered a major asset
  • 3D software knowledge in an industry standard package
  • A portfolio demonstrating an understanding of composition, staging, and cinematography
  • Experience as an animator is considered a major asset
  • Experience with USD pipeline preferred

 

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


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/ Hybrid position

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