VP Production/Animation, Ontario

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VP Production/Animation

About the Job

Job Posting Date: 11/06/08

If you are looking to make an inspired career move and work for the world's most innovative children's entertainment company, apply now for the role of VP PRODUCTION.

We are seeking a VP of Production to work directly with the Executive Producer & Director of Content Development to source all elements of production and manage the production of multiple TV series concurrently from development to broadcast delivery. This position requires great instinct for telling stories that will have international appeal, general knowledge of television and interactive audience trends and a thirst for innovation. It's critical that this candidate has an extensive network of innovative and emerging talent that will help these productions stand out amongst the herd and possess the 'magic' that help steer otherwise good programs into great, groundbreaking entertainment. Understanding of the Canadian production system is a must.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee key creative elements from development through production.
• Establish creative checkpoints with clients to ensure that client expectations are achieved.
• Ensure that the creative goals are being met without over-complicating the project or going over budget.
• Monitor the progress of the outsourced production for quality and delivery.
• Approve post production material.
• Provide input on development materials and comments on scripts.
• Create sizzle reels for Sales and Distribution as required.

Qualifications:
• Minimum 8 years previous experience as a Producer of at least 8 animated series.
• Experience working in a Producer role on International Co-Productions
• Previous writing/story editing experience
• Proficient with Word and Excel.
• Strong Management Experience
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects.
• Self starter with the ability to take initiative and follow through for results.

Core competencies include but are required but not limited to:
• Creativity/Vision
• Shows Initiative/Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Assertive and Tenacious
• Organization/Planning and Self Awareness
• Written/Oral Communication

City, State: Ontario - Canada

Salary: open

Duration: full-time

Stop-Motion Instructor needed

Got this in from Joseph Chen, he of the Waterloo Festival of Animated Cinema:

I've got a job opening to pass on. Know any stop-motion animator who'd be interested in working with the Festival to teach a small class / workshop on stop-motion animation?

The position is open through Ed Video, and I believe there is an honorarium. Open immediately, 1 day per week on the weekend, six weeks.

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.

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.

Trace Pictures, Toronto, looking for Designers, Animators and Compositors

Crewing up for a MASSIVE project and we want you!

Trace needs talented designers, animators and compositors
-Broadcast/commercial experience required
-Experience with live action/green screen shooting required
-Adobe AE, Maya, Cinema 4D, Final Cut pro an asset
-Salary to commensurate experience
-FT Contract until April 09

Send Resume/reels to jobs@tracepictures.com

CarpeDiem in Montreal is looking for a layout supervisor

CarpeDiem is working on a show for Teletoon and they need a Layout Supervisor. The position starts as soon as possible, until December 24th at least. This person must understand 2D boards and 3D background layouts. Should be Montrealer. Send resumes to Francois Vachon: fv@carpediemfilmtv.com (514) 270 2522 ext. 224.

Big Soul seeks Animation Artists

Downtown Toronto based production company seeks LOCAL qualified Animation Artists for full time contract to produce 6 x 22 minute animation-comedy episodes for national broadcaster. Ideal applicants have experience designing, breaking the characters, rigging and animation. Must be proficient with Toon Boom Digital Pro. Knowledge of Photoshop essential. Good drawing, strong communication and time management skills an asset.

Please send CV, salary expectations, portfolio and/or show reel to Big Soul Productions. Email: comments@bigsoul.net. For more info visit www.bigsoul.net