Location Designer: 2D Comedy

Step into the ring and join us as a Location 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 locations in the style of the show • Provide multiple views, maps and exploratory designs of your locations • Create both linear and tonal/painted location designs • Collaborate with Art Director and design team to develop a consistent look for the show • Contribute substantially and decisively to the evolution of the show design • Demonstrate commitment to creative collaboration in a time-sensitive environment

Qualifications:

• Excellent drawing and painting skills (perspective, interiors, architecture, landscapes) • A solid understanding of light, shadow and colour • A thorough understanding of location design and a clear understanding of how your designs will be used through the production pipeline • Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop is a must • Experience on a 2D production and knowledge of modeling locations and 2D layout an asset • Excellent creativity and demonstrated ability to generate innovative concepts and ideas • Able to design within certain specifications (maintaining pre-determined proportions and keeping within an overall look) • Ability to productively discuss, make decisions, and communicate ideas in a wide variety of aesthetic areas • Previous show experience 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