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! If you dream about building dogs, vehicles and worlds, you might be our next 3D Modeler!
Responsibilities:
- Model appealing production friendly location and set dressing assets for a television series based on approved designs
- Identify problems in designs and provide well thought out solutions in alignment with production scope
- Make sure work is completed and delivered per schedule; able to work to bid day
- Keep current on modeling techniques and technology and propose new tools/methodologies
- Take direction from Art Director, Lead and Supervisor when provided
- Complete scheduled tasks on time and to scope
- Use 3D modeling software to re-topologize sculpted objects optimally for rigging, texturing, and animation
Qualifications:
- 5+ years experience working as a 3D Modeler in Series and/or Feature Animation production
- Strong knowledge of topology and asset optimization is required, focusing on modular builds
- Extensive knowledge in subdivision-modeling polygonal objects, using Maya, Zbrush, and Blender packages.
- Portfolio featuring hard surface modeling, featuring locations and modular builds
- Demonstrate a strong ability to understand and interpret 2D Designs in 3D
- Strong organic sculpting skills is a must
- The ideal candidate would have strong practical environmental and hard modeling skills
- Ability to communicate creatively and technically to your teammates, including flagging concerns and issues to Production and CG Supervisor
- Experience with Autodesk Shotgrid/Flow is required, including submission notes, tasks statuses and logging work time
- Intermediate knowledge of Python is required
- Knowledge of Houdini and USD workflows
- Love for Animation!
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 contract of approximately 21 weeks
Expected Compensation: $1450 - $1650 per week, depending on experience and role requirements
Vacancy Status: This job posting is for an actual current vacancy tied to a specific animation project
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 a Hybrid position
Skills Required
- 5+ years experience as a 3D Modeler in animation production
- Strong knowledge of topology and asset optimization
- Extensive knowledge in subdivision-modeling using Maya, Zbrush, and Blender
- Strong ability to understand and interpret 2D Designs in 3D
- Experience with Autodesk Shotgrid/Flow
- Intermediate knowledge of Python
What We Do
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
