3D Animation Lead: Undisclosed Project

Guru Studio; Toronto; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a vibrant entertainment company known for its award-winning productions. As a 3D Animation Lead, you will play a crucial role in bringing a new CG shorts series to life. Collaborate with a passionate team, contribute to high-quality animation, and lead junior animators while fostering a creative and inclusive work environment. This remote position offers flexibility and the chance to make a significant impact in the animation industry. Join a dynamic team that values original thinking and respects the artist's workflow!

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits

Remote Work Flexibility

Learning Opportunities

Philanthropic Initiatives

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record of high-level animation.
• Strong creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Animate characters and props at high quality within show guidelines.
• Assist junior animators and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Provide cycles, poses, and setups for efficiency.

Skills

3D Animation

Creative Problem Solving

Leadership

Effective Communication

Job description

Guru Studio is crewing up for an exciting new CG shorts series, and we're looking for an experienced 3D Animation Lead 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, PAW Patrol, 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 artists' 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:

1. Animate characters and props at high quality within the guidelines of the show.
2. Focus on important scenes involving new characters or props.
3. Provide cycles, poses, and setups to maximize efficiency for each episode.
4. Maintain libraries with useful materials and inform the team of available resources.
5. Inspect and test new assets to ensure they perform as intended according to the specifications.
6. Work with the Rigging Lead to troubleshoot technical issues with assets.
7. Assist junior animators with blocking, animation, or revisions.
8. Be a positive leader by demonstrating performance excellence and taking initiative to elevate art and work life.

Additional Requirements:

• Be active and vocal in team meetings to boost morale and engagement.
• Share animation knowledge, practices, or philosophies with the team.
• Proactively check in with team members to provide support as needed.

Qualifications:

• Proven track record of consistently high-level animation.
• Strong creative problem-solving skills.
• Leadership ability and effective communication within a team.
• High creativity, ability to meet deadlines, and perform to standard.

Why Join Guru?

• We foster a collaborative, creative, and fulfilling work environment based on core values like courage, purpose, and empowerment.
• We pride ourselves on high-quality, creative work.
• We support growth through learning opportunities.
• We participate in philanthropic initiatives via Guru Gives.
• We offer extensive health, wellness, and mental health benefits.
• Remote work flexibility with access to our downtown studio for in-person collaboration.

Guru is committed to an inclusive work environment and employment equity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to accessibility and accommodating individual needs throughout our recruitment process.

Thank you for your interest. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Accommodations are available upon request for all aspects of the selection process. Guru Studio is an equal opportunity employer.

This is a remote position.