Mayerson on Animation
- Animation's Lack of ConsequencesI recently read Opening Wednesday at a Theater or Drive-In Near You: The Shadow Cinema of the American '70s by Charles Taylor. The following quote from the introduction struck me for how it relates to animated features, though Taylor ignores animation entirely."The best genre movies, no matter how rooted in the conventions of Westerns, detective […]
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jobby: Producer, Guru Arcade, Toronto
Producer – Arcade 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 Producer who is responsible for implementing and managing Guru’s interactive / web-based content. This role reports directly to the President and EVP,… »
jobby: 3D Layout Artist, Guru Studio, Toronto
3D Layout Artist 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 Layout Artist who is responsible for laying scenes with 3D Assets and environments reflective of the story. This role reports directly to… »
jobby: 3D Pre Viz Artist, Guru Studio, Toronto
Guru Studio, the animation powerhouse behind global hits Paw Patrol and Justin Time, is looking for a Pre Viz Artist who is responsible for assembling scenes with 3D Assets and environments reflective of the storyboards. This role reports directly to the Pre-Viz Supervisor, all from our state-of-the art downtown Toronto studio! Responsibilities: Complete a quota… »
jobby: Junior Production Accountant, Guru Studio, Toronto
Junior Production Accountant Guru Studio, the animation powerhouse behind global hits Paw Patrol and Justin Time, is looking for a Junior Production Accountant who will assist the Production Accounting staff with a goal to working independently on productions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an accounting background who would like to break into… »
jobby: Production Manager, Guru Studio, Toronto
Title: Production Manager Guru Studio, the animation powerhouse behind global hits Paw Patrol and Justin Time, is looking for a Production Manager who will be responsible for supporting the Producer with all aspects of a 3D series. This role reports directly to the Line Producer. Responsibilities: Organize, attend, and prepare detailed notes for production meetings… »
jobby: Studio Coordinator, Guru Studio, Toronto
Title: Studio Coordinator Date: May 2017 Guru Studio, the animation powerhouse behind global hits Paw Patrol and Justin Time, is looking for a Studio Coordinator! This fast-paced role will require a dynamic individual who can help keep the Studio running smoothly. This role reports to the Studio Manager. Duties Include: Assisting with administrative and operational… »
jobby: Creative/Art Lead (Interactive), Guru Studio, Toronto
CREATIVE / ART LEAD 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 and arcade company is looking for a CREATIVE LEAD for the interactive department. The successful candidate will be directly responsible for overseeing the creative development… »
jobby: Designer, 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 a Designer for an exciting 3D animated series. This role reports directly to the Art Director. Responsibilities: Work with Director and Art Director to design… »
jobby: 2D Compositor, Guru Studio, Toronto
Date: October 25th, 2016 Position Title 2D Compositor 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 2D Compositing Artist who believe they have the artistic and technical skills to bring a feature film… »
jobby: 3D Rigging Lead, Guru Studio, Toronto
3D Rigging Lead 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 3D Rigger who is responsible for bringing our next batch of fantastic projects to life. This role reports directly to the Asset… »
jobby: Designer, 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 a Designer for an exciting 3D animated series. This role reports directly to the Art Director. Responsibilities: Work with Director and Art Director to design… »
jobby: 3D Modeler (Location), 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 a 3D Modeler for a premier international animated TV series! This position is responsible for making clean, production ready assets. This role reports to the Asset… »
jobby: 3D Modeler (character), 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 a 3D Character Modeler who is responsible for bringing our next batch of fantastic projects to life. This role reports to the Asset Supervisor. Responsibilities: Model… »
jobby: 3D RIGGER, 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 a 3D Rigger who is responsible for bringing our next batch of fantastic projects to life. This role reports directly to the Asset Supervisor. Responsibilities:… »
press release: Guru Studio’s Big Blue in Development at Kids’ CBC
GURU STUDIO DIVES INTO THE BIG BLUE WITH CBC Toronto, ON., Oct 12, 2016 – Guru Studio’s latest project Big Blue is now in development with Kids’ CBC. This fresh original show follows sibling underwater adventurers Lettie and Lemo and their quirky submarine crew as they explore and protect a vast ocean covered planet from… »
jobby: Shot Finaler, Guru Studio, Toronto
Shot Finaler 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 CG Finishing Artist who is responsible for finishing each shot in preparation for post production. This role reports directly to the CG… »
jobby: 2D Compositing Artist, 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 a 2D Compositing Artist who believes they have the artistic and technical skills to bring a feature film to life for theatrical release. Responsibilities: Generate clean,… »
jobby: Surfacing Artist, Guru Studio, Toronto
Surfacing Artist 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 Surfacing Artist for a premier international animated TV series! The Surfacing Artist is responsible for UV, texturing and developing shaders to be… »
jobby: Producer, Guru Arcade, Toronto
Producer – Arcade 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 Producer who is responsible for implementing and managing Guru’s interactive / web-based content. This role reports directly to the President and EVP,… »
jobby: 2D Harmony Animators, Guru Studio, Toronto
Guru Studio’s dedicated creative team is passionate about bringing inspired character driven stories to screens around the world. Our recently-launched and expanding 2D animation division is crewing up for a new project, and we’re currently seeking 2D HARMONY ANIMATORS to join our team! Responsibilities: • Manage and produce quality animated pieces on schedule within ToonBoom… »
jobby: Guru Studio Job Fair, Thursday August 4th, Toronto
Hey Toronto Animators, Guru Studio is hiring! Join us for an open doors event this Thursday August 4, 12PM – 4PM at Spirit House, 487 Adelaide St. W. to learn more about current job openings and to showcase your… »
jobby: CG Supervisor, Guru Studio, Toronto
CG Supervisor Guru Studio, the award winning internationally renowned animation house in Toronto, seeks an experienced CG Supervisor for a brand new animated TV series. The CG Supervisor will bring expertise to both the technical and artistic aspects of the project while working in collaboration with the various department supervisors. Responsibilities Designing and implementing the technical,… »
jobby: VP of Production, Guru Studio, Toronto
VP of Production Guru is a Toronto-based entertainment company known for its top-tier animation quality and award winning content such as: Justin Time and PAW Patrol. Our exceptional work is produced by artists at the top of their game striving to be the best in the business, and we’re inviting a leader to join our… »
jobby: Senior Marketing Manager, Guru Studio, Toronto
The Senior Marketing Manager is responsible for the planning and execution of all marketing activities at our rapidly growing entertainment studio. The ideal candidate is capable of developing, building and implementing strategic brand initiatives for all related trade, consumer and corporate marketing needs. This role also oversees integral distribution and sales support activities for content… »
jobby: Senior Storyboard Artist, Guru Studio, Toronto
Senior Storyboard Artist 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 in-house SENIOR STORY BOARD ARTIST to join our team on one of our 3D production. This position will report directly to the… »
jobby: Character Builders, Guru Studio, Toronto
CHARACTER BUILDERS 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 Character Builder to join our newest 2D production. Responsibilities: Initially clean-up provided designs on model in Harmony break and rig the… »
jobby: 3D Lighting Supervisor, Guru Studio, Toronto
3D Lighting Supervisor 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 an 3D Lighting Supervisor to join our newest production. Responsibilities: Direct a team of artists to ensure high quality and consistent lighting,… »
jobby: IN-HOUSE GRAPHIC DESIGNER, Guru Studio, Toronto
IN-HOUSE GRAPHIC DESIGNER 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-based entertainment company is looking for an experienced In-House Graphic Designer, who will be responsible for producing and generating all internal design needs. We want someone who is ready to… »
jobby: 3D Lighting Supervisor, 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 an 3D Lighting Supervisor to join our newest production. Responsibilities: Direct a team of artists to ensure high quality and consistent lighting, assign shots to… »
jobby: Producer, 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 a PRODUCER to oversee the production of an animated television series. They will work with the director to lead a diverse team of artists and… »
from the internets: Toon Boom and Guru Announce Collaboration
This is cool. Unlike Flash, Harmony is a tool that was designed for film makers. Here’s an example of how Toon Boom is working with a top Canadian studio to improve its product and how it impacts the people using it…. »
jobby: BUSINESS AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATOR, 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-based entertainment company is looking for an experienced Business Affairs Administrator, who will be responsible for the department’s day-to-day production responsibilities. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: administering tax… »
jobby: 3D LIGHTING ARTIST, Guru Studio, Toronto
3D LIGHTING ARTIST Guru studio, the award winning and internationally renowned animation facility in Toronto is looking for a 3D Lighting Artist to help bring our next batch of fantastic projects to life. Responsibilities: Use existing light rigs to generate a large volume of shots in a week Occasionally light a set from scratch using… »
jobby: 3D FX Artist, 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 an 3D FX Artist to join our newest production. Responsibilities: Collaborate with the asset team to create FX such as dirt, splashes, waves etc. to shot… »
jobby: Surfacing Artist, 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 a Surfacing Artist for a premier international animated TV series! The Surfacing Artist is responsible for UV, texturing and developing shaders to be used in… »
jobby: Vice President of Production, Guru Studio, Toronto
Guru is a Toronto-based entertainment company known for its top-tier animation quality and award winning content such as: Justin Time and PAW Patrol. Our exceptional work is produced by artists at the top of their game striving to be the best in the business, and we’re inviting a leader to join our studio as our… »
jobby: Nuke Compositing Artist, Guru Studio, Toronto
Nuke Compositing Artist 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 Compositing Artists who are responsible for generating clean and efficient comp structures. This role reports directly to the Line Producer. Responsibilities: Generate… »
jobby: CG ANIMATOR, 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 a CG ANIMATOR who are responsible for animating characters and props using Maya. This role reports directly to the Line Producer and Animation Director. Responsibilities: – … »
jobby: BG Painter, Guru Studio, Toronto
2D – BG Painter Guru Studio’s dedicated creative team is passionate about bringing inspired character driven stories to screens around the world. Guru is looking for BG Painters to join our team on one of our 2D Productions. Responsibilities: Collaborate with Art Director, paint and layout team to develop consistent, high quality production backgrounds Effectively… »
jobby: Assistant Director, Guru Studio, Toronto
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Guru is a Toronto-based entertainment company known for its top-tier animation quality and award winning content such as: Justin Time, Dinopaws, Ever After High and PAW Patrol. Our exceptional work is produced by artists at the top of their game striving to be the best in the business, and we’re always on the… »
jobby: SENIOR CG ANIMATOR, 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 a SENIOR CG ANIMATOR who are responsible for animating characters and props using Maya. This role reports directly to the Line Producer and Animation Director…. »
jobby: SENIOR STORY BOARD ARTIST, 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 in-house SENIOR STORY BOARD ARTIST to join our team on one of our 3D production. This position will report directly to the Director and AD…. »
jobby: 3D Rigger, Guru Studio, Toronto
Guru studio, the award winning and internationally renowned animation facility in Toronto is looking for a 3D Rigger to help bring our next batch of fantastic projects to life. Responsibilities: Use available studio tools to rig characters and props Rig characters and props that support the show’s design aesthetic Design control mechanisms that are simple… »
jobby: 3D Location Modeler, Guru Studio, Toronto
Guru studio, the award winning and internationally renowned animation facility in Toronto is looking for a 3D Location Modeler to help bring the next batch of fantastic projects to life. Responsibilities: Interpret 2D artwork and model animation friendly locations to an appropriate scale Set dress locations accordingly Rig and organize the location as required by… »
jobby: 3D Character Modeler, Guru Studio, Toronto
Guru studio, the award winning and internationally renowned animation facility in Toronto is looking for a 3D Character Modeler to help bring our next batch of fantastic projects to life. Responsibilities: Model appealing production friendly Characters for a television series based on 2D Designs Identify problems in 2D Designs and provide well thought our solutions… »
jobby: Asset Supervisor, 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 an ASSET SUPERVISOR who is responsible for managing the Asset Department on a 3D preschool television series production. This role reports directly to the Producer… »
jobby: Senior CG Animator, 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 a SENIOR CG ANIMATOR who are responsible for animating characters and props using Maya. This role reports directly to the Line Producer and Animation Director…. »
jobby: BG Painters, Guru Studio, Toronto
Guru Studio’s dedicated creative team is passionate about bringing inspired character driven stories to screens around the world. Guru is looking for BG Painters to join our team on one of our 2D Productions. Responsibilities: Collaborate with Art Director, paint and layout team to develop consistent, high quality production backgrounds • Effectively translate Color keys… »
jobby: FX Lead, Guru Studio, Toronto
FX Lead 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 an FX Lead. Responsibilities: – Lead a team of FX Artists to deliver FX shots such as dirt, splashes and waves – Develop… »
jobby: FX Supervisor, 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 an FX Supervisor Responsibilities: Seeks out efficient ways to work Develops reusable FX assets and workflows Integrates FX assets in pipeline Identifies new technologies… »
jobby: 2D HARMONY RIGGER, Guru Studio, Toronto
Guru Studio’s dedicated creative team is passionate about bringing inspired character driven stories to screens around the world. Our recently-launched and expanding 2D animation division is crewing up for a new project, and we’re currently seeking 2D HARMONY RIGGERS to join our team! Responsibilities: – Break and Rig the provided designs for use in Animation… »
jobby: Series Director, Guru Studio, Toronto
Guru is a Toronto-based entertainment company known for its top-tier animation quality and award winning content such as: Justin Time, Dinopaws and PAW Patrol. Our exceptional work is produced by artists at the top of their game striving to be the best in the business, and we’re always on the lookout for like-minded talent to… »
Canadian Animaton Blog
- Winners from the 11th Annual TAIS Animation Showcase!Toronto Animated Image Society is pleased to announce the award winners from the 11th Annual TAIS Animation Showcase! The Showcase Jury Awards - Grand Prize and Best Anijam, and the Audience Awards for Best Short Film and Best Anijam ON SATURDAY, JULY 29th, the Toronto Animated Image Society (TAIS) announced the award recipients for the […]