2D Line Producer

Guru Studio; Toronto; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work

Health benefits

Mental health support

Studio access for team building

Job summary

Guru Studio is hiring a 2D Line Producer for an action-comedy wrestling shorts series for kids aged 8-11. You will oversee the 2D animation pipeline, manage budgets and schedules, and act as the main liaison between the studio and clients while guiding a diverse team of artists and staff.

This hybrid role allows remote work while maintaining an in-person studio presence for collaboration, with contract duration noted as fixed term and compensation depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with complex budgets/schedules.
• Experience with 2D pipelines and workflow.
• Experience producing indie feature production.
• Excellent communication, collaborative and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and production to meet schedule and budget.
• Serve as primary liaison between studio and client for clear communication.
• Lead and motivate a diverse team of artists, writers, and staff.
• Manage all project activities to ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery and high quality.
• Recruit talents with P&C to suit production needs without delaying schedule.
• Negotiate contracts with staff, artists and outside vendors.

Skills

Budget management

2D pipelines

Team leadership

Communication

Detail oriented

Traditional animation

Job description

Step into the ring and join us as a 2D Line Producer on a new action-comedy wrestling shorts series for kids 8-11 from one of the creative powerhouses behind Total Drama Island! If you excel at managing pipeline logistics, steering talented crews, and keeping productions on budget and on schedule, we want you in our corner! 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.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development and production process of the 2D animation project and assure this is run within the schedule and the provided budget.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the studio and the client ensuring clear and effective communication to meet clients needs and expectations.
• Lead and motivate a diverse team of artists, writers, and technical staff.
• Manage all activities related to the project, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery, to the highest quality standards.
• Liaise with P&C to recruit proper talents based on the specific needs of the production without compromising production’s schedule and deadline.
• Negotiate contracts with staff, artists and all other outside vendors/suppliers.
• Support the Director and Creators’ vision for the show.
• Liaising with Supervisors and Leads departments to quantify best methodologies and approach for the project.
• Coordinate with various departments to maintain workflow and meet deadlines, including managing notes. Exhibit flexibility in adjusting and reassessing priorities as circumstances change.
• Perform additional duties that naturally fall under the responsibilities of the Line Producer and other required duties that might become necessary during the course of the production.
  

Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience with complex budgets/schedules
• Experience and knowledge with 2D pipelines and workflow
• Experience producing indie feature production
• Excellent communication, collaborative and interpersonal skills
• Driven, innovative, and solution focused
• Experience with International production an asset
• Experience working with multiple studios simultaneously an asset
• Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
• Strong background in traditional animation production

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

Contract duration: Fixed term

Expected compensation: $2,250 per week, depending on experience and role requirements

Vacancy status: This posting reflects a current vacancy that we are actively working to fill

Guru Studio would like to thank all applicants for your interest, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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.

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 position