Lead Lighter: Paw Patrol Specials

1 month ago

Toronto, Canada Guru Studio Full time

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

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

We're looking for a talented** Lead Lighter **to join the production of “Paw Patrol Specials” based on the world-wide hit “Paw Patrol”.

**Responsibilities**:

- Direct and supervise a team of artists to ensure high quality and consistent lighting
- Manage multiple teams and assign shots to each artist based on skills/strengths
- Develop an efficient, deployable lighting solution in cooperation with the lighting technical director which balances the look, quality and time requirements for the show
- Work with the compositing team to solve unique shot demands
- Work with the Art and Programming team to solve technical and creative challenges within given constraints and visual requirements

**Qualifications**:

- 3+ years industry experience as a Lighting Supervisor or Lead
- Proven ability to successfully lead and mentor multiple teams
- Proficient in Redshift or other major rendering engines such as Mental Ray, Arnold, V-Ray, Renderman, etc.
- Ability to develop repeatable, render efficient results that meet the objective of the creative brief
- Must have implicit ability to learn new tools
- Strong background in traditional art and/or photography is an asset
- Compositing experience in Nuke, or other compositing packages is an asset
- Python Programming abilities are an asset

**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 Studio would like to thank all applicants for your interest, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted._**_
Please note this is an In-Studio/ Hybrid position_

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