3D Character Surfacing Artist: Undisclosed Project

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.

We’re always looking for passionate and committed talent, so come join our dynamic and growing team!

We’re looking for a visionary and talented 3D Character Surfacing Artist to help us bring this inspired story to life!

Responsibilities:

• Primary Role is to UV / Texture / Develop Shaders to be used in Production.
  
• Work with the Surfacing Supervisor and Director to reach the intended look of Characters based on the guidelines outlined by designs.
  
• Maintain a clean and predictable naming structure for textures, shaders and shading networks
  
• Keep team informed of any potential technical or creative problems
  
• Collaborate with other artists to ensure quality and consistency
  
• Keep up to speed with up and coming technology, and make recommendations for workflow improvement

Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience in production
  
• Strong understanding of how an Animation TV series pipeline operate
  
• Strong traditional artwork portfolio is an asset
  
• Knowledge of 3D texturing tools (Substance Painter, Substance Designer, zBrush)
  
• A Portfolio that demonstrates intelligent and well utilized UVs
  
• Advanced to Expert knowledge of Maya/Redshift Shader Development
  
• Knowledge of Xgen is an asset
  
• A good understanding of the PBR workflow

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

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.  

Please note this is a remote position