Freelance Artist jobs in Toronto, ON

Step into the ring and join us as a Props Designer on a new action-comedy wrestling shorts series for kids 8-11 from one of the creative powerhouses behind Total Drama Island!

Guru Studio is a creative-driven entertainment company and an industry leader in animated storytelling. For over twenty years, our studio has brought to life some of the most recognizable and beloved children’s properties in the world.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Director and Art Director to design 2D environments in the style of the project
• Visualize locations clearly so they can be interpreted by storyboard artists and the modeling department.
• Interpret scripts and assess story-specific design needs for locations and prepare annotated location maps and designs for storyboarding needs
• Provide additional design support when needed (eg: props)
• Contribute decisively to the evolution of the project’s design
• Demonstrate commitment to creative collaboration in a time-sensitive environment

Qualifications:

• Excellent drawing and painting skills with a strong sense of special design, perspective and composition
• A great understanding of light and color
• Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop
• Excellent creativity and demonstrated ability to generate innovative concepts and ideas
• A thorough understanding of environment design and a clear understanding of how your designs will through the production pipeline
• Ability to productively discuss, make decisions, and communicate ideas in a wide variety of aesthetic areas
• Understanding of the basics of 2D animation
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Previous experience is a must

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: Fixed-term contract of approximately 4 weeks

Expected compensation: $1,350 per week, 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.