Step into the ring and join us as a Storyboard Artist on a new action-comedy wrestling shorts series for kids 8-11 from one of the creative powerhouses behind Total Drama Island. If you excel at managing pipeline logistics, steering talented crews, and keeping productions on budget and on schedule, we want you in our corner! 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. Responsibilities: - Redraw panels under director's note quickly and efficiently - Follow instructions as per the notes and discussions - Communicate progress of work to director, assistant director and production team - Ensure quality and style of the show is consistently achieved in storyboard work - Must be comfortable drawing in a loose gestural style in order to meet all deadlines, while still maintaining quality standards and clear storytelling Qualifications: - Excellent drawing and composition skills - Solid knowledge of story, including language, acting and craft - Must be able to work fast and efficiently - Must work digitally - Experience working in StoryboardPRO and/or Photoshop - Minimum of 3 years experienced is required 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 details: - Contract duration: Fixed-term contract of approximately 4 weeks - Expected compensation: $4,000 per board ($1,000 per one minute episode) depending on experience and role requirements - Vacancy status: This posting reflects a current vacancy that we are actively working to fill Diversity and accessibility: 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.