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
hireme@gurustudio.com
We are unable to return materials, so please do not submit originals. No phone calls please. Only selected applicants will be contacted.
Guru Studio Intern Program
Guru studio offers co-op students and recent graduates internships in all departments. Interns are given the opportunity to gain experience + to hone skills in a world class production environment. We provide mentors for each intern to ensure that all interns develop and learn at Guru.
Qualities and Attributes:
- Qualifications from an accredited animation or media program.
- Willingness to learn.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- A cheerful and positive demeanour.
- Initiative and resourcefulness.
- Fun. Trustworthy. Chill.
What We Offer:
- 3 Month internships in a creative environment.
- Training and mentorship in a fast paced animation production studio.
- Opportunity for a screen credit.
- Reimbursement for transportation.
To apply:
Submit your cover letter and resume to hireme@gurustudio.com with INTERN and your area of interest in the subject line (example: modeling intern, design intern, lighting and compositing intern, layout intern, animation intern, production intern)
We are unable to return materials, so please do not submit originals. No phone calls please and no relocation will be provided. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
Guru Studio is an equal opportunity employer.
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Animators
Guru studio, the award winning and internationally renowned animation facility in Toronto is looking for Animators, for a number of productions including the second season of their original show Justin Time.
Requirements/Skills:
Artistic:
- Natural sense of human and non-human movement, timing, weight and balance and the ability to use this to bring characters to life
- Understand musical timing and how it applies to animated characters
- Fanatical attention to detail
Production:
- Able to work cooperatively within a creative team environment
- Dependable, able to anticipate the needs of the project and team
- Able to problem solve and share solutions
- Willing to accept direction and be open to changes from Animation Supervisors
Technical:
- Professionally conversant with Maya
- Be active in remaining current and up to date with software
Planning:
- Able to work independently to manage own workflow and deadlines
- Track own shot assignments; report shot starts and completions to producer and animation supervisor
- Organize work files efficiently
- Must be able to handle pressure and juggle multiple projects
- Need to be efficient, reliable and self motivated with minimal supervision
- Fun, trustworthy and chill
To apply:
Please indicate Animator in the subject header line and send only online portfolios/blogs with a descriptive list to:
Guru Studio
Attention: Hire Me!
110 Spadina Ave., Suite 500
Toronto, ON M5V 2K4
hireme@gurustudio.com
We are unable to return materials, so please do not submit originals. No phone calls please and no relocation will be provided. Only selected applicants will be contacted.
Guru Studio is an equal opportunity employer.
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Animation Supervisors
Guru studio, the award winning and internationally renowned animation facility in Toronto is looking for Animation Supervisors for upcoming productions including season 2 its original TV production Justin Time. Reporting to the Producer & Director, the Animation Supervisor acts as liaison to the animators, to ensure that animation sequences are of the highest possible quality and are consistent across the production. The Animation Supervisor is also expected to provide positive feedback and mentorship to the animators.
Requirements/Skills:
Artistic:
- Fanatical attention to detail
- Understanding of timing and how it applies to animated characters
- Fun, trustworthy and chill
Performance Management:
- Supervise animation sequences within the production
- Act as liaison between Director/Producer and animators, to ensure sequences of the highest possible quality
- Ability to communicate creative and technical directives clearly and concisely
- Ability to mentor and teach members of the team
Production:
- Collaborate with directors and supervisors on animation development during pre-production
- Prioritize the team's assigned work with respect to deadlines
- Shot assignments and retake assignments for all shows
- Dependable, able to anticipate the needs of the project and team
- Ability to problem solve and share solutions
- Willingness to accept direction and be open to changes from animation supervisors
- Minimum two years industry experience, preferably with experience mentoring and tutoring junior animators
Technical:
- Professionally conversant with Maya
- Be active in remaining current and up to date with software
Planning:
- Ability to work independently to manage unit's workflow and deadlines
- Track shot assignments; report shot status to producer and production manager
- Must be able to handle pressure and juggle multiple projects
- Need to be efficient, reliable and self motivated with minimal supervision
To apply:
Please indicate Animation Supervisor in the subject header line and send only online portfolios/blogs with a descriptive list to:
Guru Studio
Attention: Hire Me!
110 Spadina Ave., Suite 500
Toronto, ON M5V 2K4
hireme@gurustudio.com
We are unable to return materials, so please do not submit originals. No phone calls please and no relocation will be provided. Only selected applicants will be contacted.
Guru Studio is an equal opportunity employer.
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Senior Animator
Guru studio, the award winning and internationally renowned animation facility in Toronto is looking for Senior Animators, for a number of productions including the second season of their original show Justin Time.
Requirements/Skills:
Artistic:
- Natural sense of human and non-human movement, timing, weight and balance and the ability to use this to bring characters to life
- Understand musical timing and how it applies to animated characters
- Fanatical attention to detail
Production:
- Able to work cooperatively within a creative team environment
- Dependable, able to anticipate the needs of the project and team
- Able to problem solve and share solutions
- Willing to accept direction and be open to changes from Animation Supervisors
- Minimum 6 months to 1 year professional industry experience as an Animator (junior positions); minimum two years industry experience (intermediate to senior positions), preferably with series production
Technical:
- Professionally conversant with Maya
- Be active in remaining current and up to date with software
Planning:
- Able to work independently to manage own workflow and deadlines
- Track own shot assignments; report shot starts and completions to producer and animation supervisor
- Organize work files efficiently
- Must be able to handle pressure and juggle multiple projects
- Need to be efficient, reliable and self motivated with minimal supervision
- Fun, trustworthy and chill
To apply:
Please indicate Senior Animator in the subject header line and send only online portfolios/blogs with a descriptive list to:
Guru Studio
Attention: Hire Me!
110 Spadina Ave., Suite 500
Toronto, ON M5V 2K4
hireme@gurustudio.com
We are unable to return materials, so please do not submit originals. No phone calls please and no relocation will be provided. Only selected applicants will be contacted.
Guru Studio is an equal opportunity employer.
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CG Supervisor
Guru Studio, seeks a CG Supervisor to work as a technical liaison between the various departments on season 2 of their original series Justin Time. They should be extremely organized with a keen eye for detail and have the ability to multi task in a fast paced environment. Candidate should also have the ability to maintain a positive attitude even when under stressful situations. The CG Supervisor reports directly to the Series Producer and is a non creative position.
Duties:
- Ensure technical requirements of the show are met.
- Train artists on how to use relevant technologies.
- Review scripts, storyboards and leica reels at various stages and make suggestions regarding technical issues, and economies that are in-line with the Design, Layout & Animation.
- Confirm approvals and check naming conventions in preparation for materials to go into Layout, Modeling, Rigging & Animation departments.
- Build asset breakdowns for each show (sets, models, textures, etc.).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to take direction, work within a team and lead when necessary.
- Ability to problem-solve and predict potential problems with workflow.
- Experience with Maya.
- Knowledge of CG workflow and pipelines.
- Knowledge of Mel or Python scripting a definite asset.
- Background as a Layout Supervisor, Technical Animator or TD would be an asset.
Compensation Package:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
To apply:
Please indicate CG Supervisor in the subject header line and send only online portfolios/blogs with a descriptive list to:
Guru Studio
Attention: Hire Me!
110 Spadina Ave., Suite 500
Toronto, ON M5V 2K4
hireme@gurustudio.com
We are unable to return materials, so please do not submit originals. No phone calls please and no relocation will be provided. Only selected applicants will be contacted.
Guru Studio is an equal opportunity employer.