[Hiring] Props Designer @Guru Studio

Role Description

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! If you excel at managing pipeline logistics, steering talented crews, and keeping productions on budget and on schedule, we want you in our corner!

• 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 (e.g., 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 go 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

Benefits

• Collaborative and creatively fulfilling work environment
• Learning opportunities that encourage skill development and growth
• Support for philanthropic initiatives through Guru Gives
• Health and wellness support through an extensive benefits plan and extended mental health services and initiatives
• 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

Company Description

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.