Designer: Paw Patrol

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

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Job Description

Guru Studio seeks a talented Designer to join the PAW Patrol team! Must have excellent drawing & design skills, experience with Photoshop & Illustrator, and 3D production knowledge. Ability to design within specifications and collaborate effectively is key.
Must have:
  • Design Skills
  • Photoshop & Illustrator
  • 3D Production
  • Concept Generation
Good to have:
  • Other Art Software
  • Character Modeling
  • Color Scripts
  • Location Maps
Perks:
  • Remote Work
  • Studio Collaboration

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 visionary Designer to join us on PAW Patrol!


Responsibilities:

  • Work with Director and Design Supervisor to design 3D characters, props and environments in the style of the show
  • Produce character, prop and location designs in various forms from rough concept to finished rotations
  • Produce character expression and pose sheets to assist animation
  • Generating Mood Boards/Color Scripts for the Directors to hit the desired look of the show
  • Visualize locations clearly so they can be interpreted by storyboard artists and the modeling department
  • Interpret scripts and assess story-specific design needs for locations and prepare annotated location maps and designs for storyboarding needs
  • Collaborate with Design Supervisor and design team to develop a consistent look for the show
  • Contribute substantially and decisively to the evolution of the show design
  • Demonstrate commitment to creative collaboration in a time-sensitive environment
  • Take on various art tasks other than character, prop and location design (location illustrations, cover art, layout, mock-ups etc.)


Qualifications:

  • Excellent drawing and design skills
  • Experience with Photoshop and Illustrator – knowledge of other art/graphics software an asset
  • Experience on a 3D production and knowledge of modeling characters
  • Excellent creativity and demonstrated ability to generate innovative concepts and ideas
  • Able to design within certain specifications (maintaining pre-determined proportions and keeping within an overall look)
  • Ability to productively discuss, make decisions, and communicate ideas in a wide variety of aesthetic areas
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Previous experience is a must


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/ Hybrid 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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