jobby: CG Animators, Guru Studio, Toronto

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 CG ANIMATORS who will be responsible for animating characters and props using Maya. This role reports directly to the Line Producer and Animation Supervisor.

Responsibilities:
-Use a natural sense of human and non-human movement, timing, weight and balance to bring characters to life
-Track own shot assignments; report shot starts and completions to producer and animation supervisor and ensure that all assigned shots are completed within required timelines

-Animate characters and props using Maya
-Attend all animation screenings to understand the Director and Animation Director’s Revise shots as directed
-Check in with supervising animators regarding progress, and check in with animation producer regarding tasks and available work
-Anticipate, communicate and trouble shoot any technical issues

Qualifications:
-A minimum of 3 years animation experience producing feature-quality work with high-end 3D animation tools
-Demonstrated knowledge of animation timing, posing, acting and storytelling techniques
-Strong creative problem solving skills and ability to take constructive criticism well
-High level of creativity, with the ability to perform to standard under tight deadlines
To Apply:
Location: 110 Spadina Ave / Downtown Toronto
Please email resumes and links to blogs, portfolios or reels (Vimeo preferred) to: hireme@gurustudio.com with CG ANIMATOR in the subject line.
Ontario and/or Canadian Citizenship Required. Guru is an equal opportunity employer

Thank you for your interest in Guru Animation Studio. Hope to hear from you soon.