Guru Studio is a creative-driven entertainment company and an industry leader in animated storytelling. For over twenty-five years, our studio has brought to life some of the most recognizable and beloved children’s properties in the world.
Guru Studio's dedicated team is passionate about bringing inspired character driven stories to screens around the world. Our award winning and internationally renowned Toronto animated entertainment company is looking for a Senior Pipeline Technical Director!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate on the development, maintenance and optimization of Guru’s USD pipeline extending existing assets workflows into Houdini look development, lighting and rendering
- Provide leadership and mentorship to Junior TDs
- Define Guru’s pipeline strategies and goals
- Provide innovative strategies and solutions to enhance Guru’s pipeline to ensure Guru remains at the forefront of our industry
- Maintain and extend existing software solutions to provide support for Shotgun automation, Deadline, GitLab, and statistics aggregation
- Assist with problem-solving any day-to-day pipeline-related issues that arise during the course of the Production
- Create/update/add pipeline tools to enhance and streamline new and existing workflows, with a focus on assisting artist workflows and automation
- Create/Update documentation, including training materials and mentoring, to enhance skill-sets within Guru
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IT to problem-solve issues and strategize/implement possible solutions
- When possible, attend Siggraph and/or other conferences relevant to the role to ensure Guru is always aware of and competitive with industry standards and best practice
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant industry experience
- Previous experience developing for multiple USD pipelines
- Experience with ASWF Asset spec will be considered an advantage
- Experience developing for Unreal Engine will be considered an advantage
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: 1 year with possibility of extension
Expected compensation: $90,000 to $110,000, depending on experience and role requirements
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.
Please note this is a hybrid/remote position.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant industry experience
- Previous experience developing for multiple USD pipelines
- Experience with ASWF Asset spec
- Experience developing for Unreal Engine
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
