Character Modeling Artist: Undisclosed Project

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!

We’re looking for a visionary and talented Character Modeling Artist to help us bring this inspired story to life!

Responsibilities:

• Model appealing production friendly Characters for a commercial campaign based on 2D Designs
  
• Identify problems in 2D Designs and provide well thought out solutions
  
• Use 3D modeling software to re-topologize sculpted objects optimally for rigging, texturing, and animation
  
• Work with Rigging Department to generate blend shapes and corrective-pose shapes
  
• Make sure work is completed and delivered per schedule
  
• Keep current on modeling techniques and technology and propose new tools/methodologies

Qualifications:

• 2 -3 years experience working as a 3D Character Modeler.
  
• Extensive knowledge in subdivision-modeling polygonal objects, using Maya, Zbrush, 3DS Max, and/or art packages.
  
• Demonstrate a strong ability to understand and interpret 2D Character Designs in 3D
  
• The ideal candidate would have strong practical and digital sculpting skills
  
• Ability to communicate creatively and technically to your teammates
  
• Background in Animation
  
• Familiarity with Autodesk Shotgun is an asset
  
• Strong 2D Skills is an asset.
  
• Love for Character 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 a remote position