Location Designer

Step into the ring and join us as a Location Designer on a new action-comedy wrestling shorts series for kids 8-11 from one of the creative powerhouses behind Total Drama Island! 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: Work with Director and Art Director to design locations in the style of the show Provide multiple views, maps and exploratory designs of your locations Create both linear and tonal/painted location designs Collaborate with Art Director and design team to develop a consistent look for the show Contribute substantially and decisively to the evolution of the show design Demonstrate commitment to creative collaboration in a time-sensitive environment Qualifications: Excellent drawing and painting skills (perspective, interiors, architecture, landscapes) A solid understanding of light, shadow and colour A thorough understanding of location design and a clear understanding of how your designs will be used through the production pipeline Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop is a must Experience on a 2D production and knowledge of modeling locations and 2D layout an asset Excellent creativity and demonstrated ability to generate innovative concepts and ideas Able to design within certain specifications (maintaining pre-determin