graphic designer Toronto
Job description
Type: Freelance Contract Role - Full Time (No benefits)
Start Date: July 10, 2023
Contract Length: 18 week
Rate Range: $1300-1400/week Based on Experience
Location: MUST BE AN ONTARIO RESIDENT
Responsibilities and Duties
Our award winning Toronto animation studio is looking for a senior level 3D Background/Environment Designer for a very cool and unique 2D/3D animation project. Content is true crime inspired, graphic and violent in nature. The design style of the show is based on existing individuals and there is a strong sense of realism to the show design. Animators will interact directly with the animation director, leads, and producers.
Key Responsibilities
- Create backgrounds/environments in Maya as required for use by various departments within the 2D/3D animation pipeline.
- Conceptualize and design high-quality 3D backgrounds and environments that align with the artistic vision and style of the project.
- Collaborate with the director and other team members to understand project requirements, including mood, atmosphere, and visual references, and translate them into stunning 3D environments.
- Create and integrate detailed 3D models of landscapes, buildings, props, and other elements required for the backgrounds/environments, ensuring accuracy, realism, and aesthetic appeal.
- Set up and adjust lighting systems to achieve highly stylized cinematic lighting across the board, including desired ambiance and mood within the backgrounds/environments, considering factors such as time of day, weather conditions, and overall narrative.
- Ensure that all designs are production friendly and can be used within scenes.
- Adhere to the production guidelines regarding file types and sizes.
Key Requirements
- 3+ years of previous experience as a 3D Background/Environment Designer or similar role, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in creating realistic and visually appealing 3D environments. Must have experience on an animated series or film.
- Proficiency in Maya.
- Considerable knowledge of render engines such as V-Ray, Redshift, or Octane Render is an asset.
- Solid understanding of design principles, composition, perspective, and colour theory, with the ability to translate concepts into compelling visual storytelling.
- Strong knowledge of texturing techniques, material creation, and shader networks to achieve realistic and visually engaging backgrounds/environments.
- Familiarity with lighting techniques, including global illumination and HDR environments, to create atmospheric and immersive scenes.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work within designated timeframes. Strong time-management skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours if and when necessary with tight deadlines.
- A great attitude and work ethic. Able to work & communicate efficiently in a motivated milestone-driven, team environment.
- Project is graphic and violent. Strong stomachs needed, and those not easily offended.
To Apply:
Please be sure to include your demos/reel/portfolio when applying. Any applications without a reel or portfolio will not be considered.
Little Blackstone Studio would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Must be an Ontario resident.
About Little Blackstone Studio Inc.
Little Blackstone Studio is a long-form, Emmy nominated animation studio. For more information, please visit our website, https://www.littleblackstone.ca/
Little Blackstone Studio Inc. recognizes and welcomes the chance to establish a team that mirrors the diverse composition of our society and the global community. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Freelance
Contract length: 18 weeks
Salary: $1,300.00-$1,400.00 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- 3D Background/Environment Designer: 3 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5A 3X9
Application deadline: 2023-06-14
Expected start date: 2023-07-10
About Little Blackstone Studios
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: Unknown
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.littleblackstone.ca
