Storyboard Revisionist: Paw Patrol

Guru Studio; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Downtown studio access

Benefits plan & mental health services

Team building events

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Guru Studio in Toronto is seeking a skilled Storyboard Revisionist to contribute to PAW Patrol.

Responsibilities include clean-up, redraws, and collaborating with the production team to maintain consistent look and timing. Must work fast under deadlines and be proficient in the show's style. Flexible remote work options and an 8-week fixed term await a dedicated candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a revisionist for 3D animated works.
• Experienced in Toonboom Storyboard Pro.
• Previous storyboarding experience is ideal.
• Excellent drawing and composition skills.
• Strong draftsmanship and mechanical skills.
• Strong composition and staging skills.
• Solid knowledge of story, including language, acting and craft.
• Must be able to work fast and efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate proficiency in style of show.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable design software/hardware.
• Must be able to work digitally.

Responsibilities

• Clean-up and redraw panels quickly and efficiently.
• Follow instructions and address notes from assistant directors.
• Communicate progress of work to assistant director and production team.
• Ensure quality, look and style of the show is consistently achieved in storyboard work.
• Adhere to storyboard team process and standards.
• Follow proper document management requirements (i.e., file naming and storage) according to the production's guidelines.
• Meet all deadlines.

Skills

Storyboarding

Draftsmanship

Composition

Tools

Toonboom Storyboard Pro

Job description

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 Storyboard Revisionist to join us on PAW Patrol!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean-up and redraw panels on quickly and efficiently
• Follow instructions and address notes from assistant directors
• Communicate progress of work to assistant director and production team
• Ensure quality, look and style of the show is consistently achieved in storyboard work
• Adhere to storyboard team process and standards
• Follow proper document management requirements (i.e., file naming and storage) according to the production's guidelines
• Meet all deadlines

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a revisionist for 3D animated works
• Experienced in Toonboom Storyboard Pro
• Previous storyboarding experience is ideal
• Excellent drawing and composition skills
• Strong draftsmanship and mechanical skills
• Strong composition and staging skills
• Solid knowledge of story, including language, acting and craft
• Must be able to work fast and efficiently under tight deadlines
• Demonstrate proficiency in style of show
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable design software/hardware
• Must be able to work digitally

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 through an extensive benefits plan and extended mental health services and initiatives
• We allow flexibility to work remotely while making our downtown studio available for in-person team building and collaboration

Contract duration: Fixed-term contract of approximately 8 weeks with possibility to extend

Expected compensation: $1,400 per week

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

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.