Head of CG

at  Guru Studio

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!
Guru is proud to offer our team members meaningful learning and developmental opportunities! You will work alongside a wide range of talent in a positive and supportive environment where we want to see success in each individual.
We’re looking for a talented and experienced Head of CG to join our team.

REQUIREMENTS

• Self motivated and proactive
• Solid understanding of the 3D animation pipeline
• Possess strong technical and leadership capabilities, with the ability to train a team of CG artists.
• Ability to balance creative vision with technical and budgetary constraints.
• Critical eye for detail and the ability to communicate visual aspects to the team.
• Able to lead a team of CG supervisors and inspire them to do their best work and achieve team deliverables.
• Knowledge of CG software: be adept at using relevant programs such as Maya, Houdini, Nuke, and Redshift
• Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail

• Reporting directly to the Head of Production.
• Lead a team of CG professionals to creatively utilize innovative technologies that will satisfythe demands of production and continuously raise the standard of CG production qualityoutput at the studio.
• Collaborate with leaders to execute the visual style of the series, optimizing asset potential within production constraints.
• Ensure the creative vision is consistently maintained through Modeling, Surfacing, Animation, Rigging, Lighting, and Compositing.
• Manage and inspire the CG team, overseeing their output and ensuring high quality and adherence to deadlines.
• Collaborate on performance reviews, succession planning, and talent allocation to meet creative goals.
• Work with the Head of Production and VP of Technology to plan technology, talent, and creative strategies for long-term success.
• Develop and propose strategies for pipeline, technology and workflow improvements, including new software and hardware.
• Aid in decisions on studio-wide software infrastructure and pipeline development, in collaboration with the VP of Technology.