Unreal 3D Layout Artist

1 Month ago • All levels • Game Story Writing/Narrative Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Guru Studio seeks an experienced Unreal 3D Layout Artist for a new CG shorts series. Responsibilities include translating storyboard animatics into animation-ready 3D layout files in Unreal, meeting weekly quotas, and maintaining strong organization and communication. Qualifications include Unreal project experience, a relevant diploma or experience, proficiency in industry-standard 3D software, and a portfolio showcasing composition, staging, and cinematography skills. Animation experience is a major asset. The position is hybrid/in-studio in Toronto.
Must have:
  • Unreal project experience
  • 3D software proficiency
  • Strong composition & staging skills
  • Meet weekly quotas
  • Excellent communication
Good to have:
  • Animation experience
  • Design, photography, architecture skills
Perks:
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Learning opportunities
  • Health & wellness support
  • Remote work flexibility
  • Philanthropic initiatives

Job Details

Guru Studio is crewing up for an exciting new CG shorts series and we're looking for an experienced Unreal 3D Layout Artist 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:

  • Complete designated weekly quota assigned per episode
  • Translate storyboard animatics into animation-ready 3D layout files
  • Maintain strong organization, communication and problem solving skills.


Qualifications:

  • Layout experience on an Unreal project
  • Diploma in computer animation, or applicable work experience 
  • 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
  • Design, photography, and architecture abilities are also considered major assets.


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 Hybrid/ In-Studio position

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