We are always interested in hearing from experienced and talented artists. guru offers long term, short term and full time contracts in both commercial and long-form work.

Please send resumes and reels with a descriptive list to:

guru studio
Attention: Hire Me!
110 Spadina Ave., Suite 500
Toronto, ON M5V 2K4
email

We are unable to return materials, so please do not submit originals. Only selected applicants will be contacted.

Leica Editor

We are looking for a Leica Editor to join our team for an upcoming 3D video game inspired series show for teens.

Requirements/Skills:

• Carry out assigned aspects of animation series editing activities
• Compile and maintain continuity and integrity issues list; multiple timelines
• Assist in organizing and storing digital and photographic elements
• Sets up dailies
• Carry our assigned editing tasks, with guidance
• Able to edit multiple types of animated sequences
• Accountable for meeting productivity and quota targets

Qualities and Qualifications:

• Understanding of 3D concepts and workflows
• Understands Final Cut Pro
• Good organization, ability to juggle multiple tasks
• Strong communication and timeline skills
• Takes direction well
• Ability to work independently
• Music editing experience would be an asset
• Fun, trustworthy and chill

Start date: September 13th, 2010

For income tax purposes applicants must have been a resident in Ontario during 2009.

Please send only online portfolios/blogs to:
email hireme@gurustudio.com

Storyboard Revision Artists

We are looking for Storyboard Revision Artists to join our team for an upcoming 3D video game inspired series show for teens.

Requirements/Skills:

• Strong layout and design skills
• Solid knowledge of story, including language, acting and craft
• Must be highly creative with the ability to work within tight deadlines
• Must have a passion for sketching, conceptualizing and clean-up
• Superior ability to understand the nature of the medium and to provide realistic solutions to planning an efficient production
• Must have a strong portfolio

Qualities and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years experienced is required
• Digital preferred
• Must know how to work in Photoshop/Sketchbook Pro
• Fun, trustworthy and chill

Start date: September 6th, 2010

For income tax purposes applicants must have been a resident in Ontario during 2009.

Please send only online portfolios/blogs to:
email hireme@gurustudio.com

Riggers

We are looking for Riggers for a new children's series. Alongside design and animation departments you will work with a small team to rig and model 3D characters, sets and props for use in a television series. You possess a keen sense of how to apply a cartoony design aesthetic to serve the needs of a 3D pipeline. Due to the hybrid 2D/3D approach of the production you have diversified set of skills. Above all you have a desire to contribute to a unique and innovative culture that thrives on setting itself apart.

Requirements/Skills:

• Collaborate with design, layout and animation leads to meet the needs of the production
• Uses commercial and proprietary tools to rig characters for TV series
• Design control mechanisms that are simple and intuitive for animators
• Model characters and props based on the show's hybrid 2D/3D design aesthetic
• Apply basic shaders and textures to models consistent with a flat cartoon look
• Write scripts that automate character production

Qualities and Qualifications:

• In depth knowledge of Maya rigging required
• A strong secondary ability in modeling is a must
• Functional knowledge of Maya shader networks and UV placement
• An understanding of cartoon animation principles and how they apply to rigging
• Ability to automate tasks with MEL or Python strongly desired
• Comfortable in a smaller studio setting and enjoys being multi-faceted
• Firm commitment to meeting deadlines
• Fun, trustworthy and chill

Start date: August 16th, 2010

End date: March, 2011

For income tax purposes applicants must have been a resident in Ontario during 2009.

Please send only online portfolios/blogs to:
email hireme@gurustudio.com

Lighting Artist

We are looking for a Lighting Artist (GPU Based) to join our team for an upcoming 3D video game inspired series show for teens. Mach Studio Pro is a unique GPU Lighting Production tool. It allows people to work in a real-time environment and ensure lighting is consistent across scenes, while allowing artists tremendous freedom in working with lights in a real-time environment. Using prelit scenes, the Lighting Artist's role will be to adjust shaders and lights for the purpose of storytelling, tweak acting lights and compositions when needed, and ensuring the Director's vision is carried through to final product.

Responsibilities:

• Work directly in Mach Studio to ensure the look and feel of the show are up to standard and consistent
• Working directly in Mach Studio pro, setting up shaders/tweaking lights, and working with the director to perfect the look of shots
• Work with the Art and Programming team to solve technical challenges within given constraints and visual requirements

Requirements/Skills:

• Proven industry experience as an Environment or Lighting Artist
• Wide understanding of lighting/rendering technologies (GPU rendering, Normal/Displacement maps, etc.)
• Familiar with Autodesk Maya and Adobe Photoshop in addition to an implicit ability to learn new tools
• Strong background in traditional art and/or photography
• Ability to work with minimal direction

Qualities and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years experience is required
• Python Programming abilities an asset
• Fun, trustworthy and chill

For income tax purposes applicants must have been a resident in Ontario during 2009.

Please send only online portfolios/blogs to:
email hireme@gurustudio.com

Riggers

We are currently seeking Riggers for an upcoming video game inspired show geared towards teenagers.

Requirements/Skills:

• Must be able to model and rig low poly humanoids and props for use in the TV series
• Complete assigned rigging tasks in a timely manner
• Ensure all working files are efficiently organized and named
• Follow Lead's directions & ensuring that rigs that are created are accurate and effective
• Knowledge of rigging Faces for games an asset

Qualities and Qualifications:

• Comfortable with a small studio environment
• Knowledge of television production pipeline
• Familiarity with MEL or Python to develop modular based rigging systems an asset
• Two or more years of professional experience working with Maya preferred
• Ability to rig different styles of characters (humans, insects, etc)
• Capable of working independently, as a self-motivated person with time management skills
• Fun, trustworthy and chill

For income tax purposes applicants must have been a resident in Ontario during 2009.

Please send only online portfolios/blogs to:
email hireme@gurustudio.com

3D Character Modelers

The ideal candidates will have the ability to interpret 2D character designs efficiently and accurately in 3D, and have experience modeling facial targets for rigging purposes, for an upcoming video game inspired show geared towards teenagers.

Requirements/Skills:

• Create UV maps with good use of space and minimal texture distortion
• Create Color, Normal & Specular map textures to the appropriate style and standard
• Experience in ZBrush or Mudbox

Qualities and Qualifications:

• 2 -3 years experience working as 3D Modeler in a gaming pipeline
• Extensive knowledge in modeling polygonal objects, using Maya and/or 3DS Max art packages
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members, related departments and clients
• Strong 2D Skills a major asset
• Related college degree desired
• Fun, trustworthy and chill

For income tax purposes applicants must have been a resident in Ontario during 2009.

Please send only online portfolios/blogs to:
email hireme@gurustudio.com

3D Environment/Prop Modelers

The ideal candidates will have the ability to interpret 2D set and prop designs efficiently and accurately in 3D, and create UV maps with good use of space and minimal texture distortion, for an upcoming video game inspired show geared towards teenagers.

Requirements/Skills:

• The ability to interpret 2D set and prop designs efficiently and accurately in 3D
• Create UV maps with good use of space and minimal texture distortion
• Create Color, Normal & Specular map textures to the appropriate style and standard

Qualities and Qualifications:

• 2 -3 years experience working as a 3D Modeler in a gaming pipeline
• Extensive knowledge in modeling polygonal objects, using Maya and/or 3DS Max art packages
• Hard surface modeling skills (vehicles, futuristic cities etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members, related departments and clients
• Strong 2D Skills a major asset
• Related college degree desired
• Fun, trustworthy and chill

Portfolio Requirements:

• Must contain a detailed shot breakdown of the work
• Must include a description of responsibilities represented in the demo reel
• Include descriptions of which software used (3DS, Max/Photoshop, etc.)
• Visually and technically detailed 3D models
• UV layout & final shaders composed for designs
• Wire frame visualization showing effective use of polygonal faces
• Examples of the above in a low poly format

For income tax purposes applicants must have been a resident in Ontario during 2009.

Please send only online portfolios/blogs to:
email hireme@gurustudio.com