Correction: Red Rover CREATIVE is Hiring, Toronto, multiple positions

3D Character Designer

Redrover Creative is currently looking for a Character Designer for a 3D Animated 26X22 minute Television Series.

Description: Responsible for working with the Director, Art Director and Lead Designer to design 3D characters.

Qualifications
- Excellent drawing skills
- Experience designing characters for 3D animated features, television production or multimedia
- Ability to translate concept drawings and focus on dimensionality
- Working knowledge of Maya and 3D Max is an asset

How to Apply:
Please submit a printed portfolio and resume to:
Recruitment
33 Niagara Street
Toronto, ON
M5V 1C2

Please note that portfolio submissions will not be returned and only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Only those legally entitled to work in Canada need apply. Thank you!

3D Location/Prop Designers

Redrover Creative is currently looking for Location/Prop Designers for a 3D animated 26X22 minute television series.

Description: Responsible for working with the directors, art director and lead designer to design 3D locations and props.

Qualifications
- Excellent drawing and rendering skills
- Experience designing for 3D animated features, television production or multimedia
- Previous experience using Photoshop
- Ability to translate concept drawings with a focus on dimensionality and the ability to translate concept drawings into plan and elevation drawings for modeling (drafting)
- Ability to take direction and work well within a team
- Working knowledge of Maya and 3D Max is an asset

How to Apply:
Please submit a printed portfolio and resume to:
Recruitment
33 Niagara Street
Toronto, ON
M5V 1C2

Please note that portfolio submissions will not be returned and only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Only those legally entitled to work in Canada need apply. Thank you!


Technical Director

Redrover Creative is currently looking for a technical director for a 3D animated 26X22 minute television series.

Description:
- Consult and communicate with Producer and Director on all technical issues
- Identify potential issues during the entire length of production from Pre to Post, and participate in problem solving and creating a technical pipeline
- Work to solve high-level technical production issues
- Maintain an excellent understanding of the tools and software used in the production
- Work with IT to build and maintain a suitable asset manager

Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience with 3D animation and 3D software platforms including but not limited to Maya and 3DMax
- Previous experience developing and maintaining an asset managing program
- Ability to work well and problem solve within a team
- Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to trouble shoot

How to Apply:
Please submit a resume to:
s.mousseau@redroverinfo.com

Recruitment
33 Niagara Street
Toronto, ON
M5V 1C2

Please note that only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Only those legally entitled to work in Canada need apply. Thank you!


Animation Supervisor

Redrover Creative is currently looking for an Animation Supervisor to oversee animation in Korea for a 3D animated 26X22 minute television series.

Description:
- Manage animation team overseas – including assigning shots, ensuring quotas and deadlines are met and the Director’s vision is adhered to
- Ensure that the quality of animation meets standards set out by the Directors
- Liase and consult with supervisors of the other departments to discuss workflow and issues that arise
- Assign work to animators keeping in mind specific strengths and weaknesses
- Direct and instruct animators on character performance and timing
- Ensure continuity across the entire show
- Reporting directly to the producers and directors in Canada

Qualifications:
- 5+ years experience in character animation preferably in 3D
- Strong understanding of animation timing, acting and storytelling techniques
- Working knowledge of 3D Max
- Demonstrated success at meeting tight deadlines
- Planning and Management skills
- Clear communication style, both written and verbal
- Ability to motivate animation team at all times
- Knowledge of the Korean language is an asset but not a requirement
Please note as it has been stated above, this member of the crew will be working in Seoul Korea for approximately 6 months.

How to Apply:
Please submit a reel and resume to:

s.mousseau@redroverinfo.com
Recruitment
33 Niagara Street
Toronto, ON
M5V 1C2

Please note that only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Only those legally entitled to work in Canada need apply. Thank you!

Guru Studios, Toronto, Senior Animators needed

guru is an award winning animation studio. We work with passionate and engaged individuals. Our skilled artists excel in bringing compelling and appealing characters to life. guru is known for sharp timing, smart design and a clever subtext. Currently, guru has openings for exceptional senior animators for an award winning children’s series to start in fall 2008. A background in art as well as showing a solid understanding of physical motion, weight and balance would be an asset.

Job Summary
Reporting to the Animation Supervisor, you will be responsible for creating animated sequences of the highest possible quality, focusing mostly on character performance. Animators will produce sequences unique to the show as well as be responsible for his or her own assigned scenes while helping to ensure deadlines by maintaining weekly quotas.

Requirements/Skills
Artistic:
• Strong abilities in traditional animation skills and principles
• Natural sense of human and non-human movement, timing, weight and balance and the ability to use this to bring characters to life
• Understanding of musical timing and how it applies to animated characters
• Fanatical attention to detail
Production:
• Prioritize assigned work with respect to deadlines
• Dependable, able to anticipate the needs of the project and team
• Ability to problem solve, share solutions
• Willingness to accept direction and be open to changes from animation supervisors
• Minimum two years industry experience
Technical:
• Professionally conversant with Maya
• Be active in remaining current and up to date with software
Planning:
• Ability to work independently to manage personal workflow and deadlines
• Track own shot assignments; report shot status to producer and animation supervisor
• Manage organization of work files
• Must be able to handle pressure and juggle multiple projects
• Need to be efficient, reliable and self motivated

Please send resumes and reels with a descriptive list to:
guru studio
Attention: Hire Me!
110 Spadina Ave., Suite 500
Toronto, ON M5V 2K4
email: hireme@gurustudio.com
We are unable to return materials, so please do not submit originals. Only selected applicants will be contacted.

Spin VFX Toronto, seeking Lead After Effects/Maya Artist

SPIN TORONTO IS RECRUITING LEAD AFTER EFFECTS/MAYA ARTIST FOR TV SERIES

Spin Toronto is seeking a Lead After Effects/ Maya Artist to head up a 52X 11 minute TV series.
Qualified applicants must have a minimum of 2 year TV series experience. As well as experience in Design. Must be a Canadian citizen or possess landed immigrant status and be willing to work in our downtown Toronto location.
This is a 1 year contract positions that could lead to full time for the right individual.
Estimated start date is around early to mid November 2008.

To apply, please submit:
*Position in subject line
*A cover letter
*Resume
*Link to your online website/portfolio/reel
to toronto-resume@spinpro.com

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Hardcopy reel submissions to:
SPIN VFX TORONTO
ATTN: RECRUITMENT DEPT.
620 KING ST. WEST
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA
M5V 1M6

No phone calls please.

Spin VFX Toronto, seeking After Effects Animators/Compositors

SPIN TORONTO IS RECRUITING AFTER EFFECTS ANIMATORS/ COMPOSITORS FOR TV SERIES

Software: Maya and After Effects CS3
Artists will be responsible for:
*3D camera placement
*Colour keying
*Animating in both Maya and After Effects
*Compositing
*Rendering in both Maya and After Effects
*Meeting weekly deadlines
*Working with team to complete shots
Experience in After Effects and a working knowledge of Maya is required.
Qualified applicants should have a minimum of 1 year TV series experience. Must be a Canadian citizen or possess landed immigrant status and be willing to work in our downtown Toronto location.
These are 1 year contract positions that could lead to full time for the right individual.
Estimated start date could be anywhere from mid to late November 2008

To apply, please submit:
*Position in subject line
*A cover letter
*Resume
*Link to your online website/portfolio/reel
to toronto-resume@spinpro.com

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Hardcopy reel submissions to:
SPIN VFX TORONTO
ATTN: RECRUITMENT DEPT.
620 KING ST. WEST
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA
M5V 1M6


No phone calls please.

Guru Studios, Toronto, Commercial Director, Character Animators

We are always interested in hearing from experienced and talented artists. guru offers long term, short term and full time contracts in both commercial and long-form work.

Please send resumes and reels with a descriptive list to:

guru studio
Attention: Hire Me!
110 Spadina Ave., Suite 500
Toronto, ON M5V 2K4
email:

We are unable to return materials, so please do not submit originals. Only selected applicants will be contacted.

current positions

Guru studio is looking to add a unique and talented animation director capable of working on international campaigns in our growing commercial department.

We are looking for a creative individual with a clear vision and the passion to inspire. Minimum 5 years experience delivering television commercial projects at the highest level with an emphasis on character animation.

Must be able to pitch concepts, direct a crew of artists and shepherd the project from inception to completion through direct contact with clients and producers.

Key requirements:

• Reel demonstrating extensive commercial and character work.
• Expertise in 3D and other digital animation techniques.
• Self-motivated personality with a natural drive to produce work of the highest caliber.
• Ability to lead, motivate and inspire artists.
• Hands-on approach to direction.
• Ability to deliver and maintain the highest creative vision while servicing client requests.
• Experience with various animation software (Maya, MAX, Mental Ray)
• Proven expertise in all areas of animation: character design, modeling, rigging, animation, lighting and compositing.
• Fun. Trustworthy. Chill

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Guru Studio is looking for exceptional Character Animators for an Emmy award winning children’s series, to start in the fall of 2008. A background in art, showing a solid understanding of physical motion, dance, weight and balance would be an asset.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the unit’s animation supervisor and lead animator, you will be responsible for animating assigned scenes based on available live action references, storyboards and director’s notes, while maintaining weekly animation quota in addition to retakes.

Requirements/Skills

Artistic:

• Strong abilities in traditional animation skills and principles
• Natural sense of human and non-human movement, timing, weight and balance and the ability to use this to bring characters to life
• Understand musical timing and how it applies to animated characters
• Fanatical attention to detail

Production:

• Able to work cooperatively within a creative team environment
• Dependable, able to anticipate the needs of the project and team
• Able to problem solve and share solutions
• Willing to accept direction and be open to changes from Animation Supervisors
• Minimum 6 months to 1 year professional industry experience as an Animator (junior positions); minimum two years industry experience (intermediate to senior positions), preferably with series production

Technical:

• Professionally conversant with Maya
• Be active in remaining current and up to date with software

Planning:

• Able to work independently to manage own workflow and deadlines
• Track own shot assignments; report shot starts and completions to producer and animation supervisor
• Organize work files efficiently
• Must be able to handle pressure and juggle multiple projects
• Need to be efficient, reliable and self motivated with minimal supervision

Animation teams start fall 2008 / early 2009. This is a full time contract position with benefits until early 2010. You must be legally entitled to work in Canada and/or an Ontario Resident. No relocation will be provided.

Starz needs a matte painter ASAP

Starz is looking for a skilled Matte Painter for 3 to 6 months, could roll over into longer gig.

Anyone interested can send contact info to Lance.LeFort@starz.com

Fatkat Animation seeking digital layout artists.

Wanted: Layout artists to do freelance on Three Delivery. www.threedelivery.com
Layouts(line art only, no color) need to be done in Flash. We use CS3 but can work with freelancers using Flash 8
Very realistic art. Examples can be provided along with a test. Test will need to be completed to be considered for the job. The web site shows some examples of the look of the show.
Must be Canadian.
Can work remotely
Strong sense of perspective required. Examples of previous art also required.
Term of work approximated at 20 weeks

Contact: robbiea@fatkat.ca

Due to volume of applicants only those considered for work will be contacted.

Starz Animation, Toronto, multiple positions

Starz is doing a bit of hiring.

Currently we have an opening for a top-end Rigger. The ideal candidate must have CG feature experience, be a maya pro and have management/lead experience.

Starz has an opening for a senior TD also. Surfacing and Lighting are to two skillsets or familiar zones this TD must know the best. He/She must also have some skills writing shaders.

There is also a position open for a top admin person to assist a Producer and Associate Producer. This is someone who is an organizational wiz, an everready bunny of energy and positivity, and used to being in an ever-changing production environment.

anyone interested can hit me at Facebook or at Starz directly at Lance.LeFort@starz.com.

Head Gear, Toronto, Clean up artists, URGENT!!!

This is rather last minute but we need a couple of traditional clean up artists until Wednesday. Artists can call Head Gear at (416) 408-2020 and ask for Kathryn.