3D Animator: Paw Patrol

Guru Studio; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative entertainment company seeks a talented 3D Animator to contribute to the beloved animated series PAW Patrol. This role offers the chance to create captivating character performances while collaborating with a dynamic team. Join a creative-driven environment that values courage, inspiration, and integrity, and take part in an exciting journey as the series enters its second decade. With a commitment to quality and creativity, this position not only allows for artistic growth but also supports community initiatives. If you're passionate about animation and ready to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Support

Learning Opportunities

Philanthropic Initiatives

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years animation experience in film and television.
• Strong sense of movement, timing, weight, and balance.

Responsibilities

• Create animated character performances for assigned scenes.
• Attend animation screenings to understand the Director’s vision.

Skills

3D Animation

Creative Problem-Solving

Animation Timing

Storytelling Techniques

Tools

High-End 3D Animation Tools

Job description

Join to apply for the 3D Animator: Paw Patrol role at Guru Studio.

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!

Help us bring this show to life as our new 3D Animator!

Responsibilities:

• Understand the assigned scenes and their purpose in the story then create animated character performances to effectively serve that purpose.
• Animated performances are to meet the quality standard of the studio while also meeting given deadlines.
• Attend all animation screenings to understand the Director’s vision for each episode.
• Revise shots as directed.
• Anticipate, communicate and troubleshoot any technical issues.
• Learn from peers and strive to grow artistically to become a stronger performer.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years animation experience producing quality work with high-end 3D animation tools for film and television is a must.
• A natural sense of human and non-human movement, timing, weight, and balance to create the illusion of life.
• Demonstrated knowledge of animation timing, posing, lip sync, acting, and storytelling techniques.
• Strong creative problem-solving skills and the ability to take constructive criticism well.
• High level of creativity and willingness to participate in a team environment.

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.

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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Animation