3D Rigger: Paw Patrol

Are you ready to take the world's #1 smash hit animated series to the next level? The award-winning, action-packed and loved-by-every-child-on-Earth series PAW Patrol is entering its second decade of production, with BIG plans ahead! 

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 looking for an experienced 3D Rigger to join the PAW Patrol production team.        

Responsibilities:

• Use and learn proprietary studio rigging pipeline and tools for characters and props
• Rig characters and props that support the show's design aesthetic
• Design control mechanisms that are simple and intuitive for animators
• Work collaboratively with design, layout and animation leads to meet the needs of the production
• Model / Transfer blend shapes for secondary characters
• Stay on top of new tools and methods for rigging on an animated series
• Make sure work is completed and delivered per schedule

Qualifications:

• Intermediate Python knowledge is required
• In depth knowledge of Maya rigging
• Experience with modeling for rigging is an asset
• Functional knowledge of shader networks and UV placement
• An understanding of cartoon animation principles and how they apply to rigging

• Minimally 5+ years’ experience is required 
• Experience/knowledge of USD workflows is required
• Ability to productively discuss, make decisions, and communicate ideas and work time estimates in a wide variety of technical areas

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 22 weeks

Expected Compensation: $1400 - $1700 per week, depending on experience and role requirements

Vacancy Status: This job posting is for an actual current vacancy tied to a specific animation project

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.

This is a Hybrid/In-Studio role open only to Ontario residents who can travel to the Greater Toronto Area for studio work.