Gordon Janikowski
Burlington,ON
Summary
Accomplished Layout Supervisor at Tonic DNA with a proven track record in enhancing team efficiency across multiple time zones and leading high-profile projects like Space Jam 2 and Disenchanted. Expert in Photoshop and adept at fostering artist growth. I excel in staff management and process improvement, significantly contributing to project success and client satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Layout Supervisor
Tonic DNA
Montreal, QC
10.2020 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows over 5 different time zones (Asia, South America, North America and Europe).
- Review, revise and provide artist feedback in group and 1 on 1 sessions with emphasis on artist growth and positivity
- Ensure file structure is neat, tidy and ready to pass on to next department and further down the pipeline
- Liaison with other department heads to solve multi-departmental problems
FEATURE FILMS :
- Space Jam 2 WAG
- Disenchanted DISNEY
- Looney Tunes: The day the earth blew up WB
SERIES AND OTHER PROJECTS :
- Looney Tunes short films WB
- Central Park APPLE TV
- Snoopey in Space NASA
- Head up location design initiatives
Freelance Illustrator
Self
Toronto, ON
01.2008 - Current
- Producing various artwork as per client needs
- Revising images as needed within contract and budget needs
- Improved project efficiency by providing detailed sketches and revisions promptly based on client feedback.
- Applied color theory and lighting techniques in drawings and illustrations to add excitement, focus, and depth.
- Increased client satisfaction by delivering high-quality illustrations within tight deadlines.
Layout Artist and Supervisor
Brownbag Films
Toronto, ON
09.2015 - 09.2020
Layout Supervisor
- Clifford the big red dog PBS
Layout Artist and BG paint
- Creative Galaxy season 3 AMAZON
Layout Artist
- Creative Galaxy season 2 AMAZON
- Magic school bus season 1 & 2 NETFLIX
- Camp Lakebottom season 3 DISNEY
- Luna around the world PBS
Stereo Artist
Legend3d
Toronto, ON
11.2014 - 09.2015
- Transcribe footage into viable 3d imagery
- Meet and exceed targeted quotas of footage
Figure Drawing Teacher's Assistant
Seneca College Of Applied Arts And Technology
York, ON
09.2010 - 04.2011
- Provided tutoring for anatomical figure drawing
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
Lead Artist
Kaman's Art Shoppes
York, ON
04.2008 - 09.2010
- Mentored junior artists, improving their technical skills and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Training new employees
- Drawing caricatures
- Attracting customers
- Opening and closing shops and tills
- Handling cash
Education
Bachelor of Arts - 2D Animation And Visual Development
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ONSkills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal-Oriented
- Staff Management
- Employee Motivation
- Staff Development
- Processes and procedures
- Process Improvement
- Excellent perspective
- Photoshop mastery
- Ability to problem solve and find ways to make difficult shots happen
- Multi-disciplinary skillset
- Thorough understanding of the animation pipeline
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Layout Supervisor
Tonic DNA
10.2020 - Current
Layout Artist and Supervisor
Brownbag Films
09.2015 - 09.2020
Stereo Artist
Legend3d
11.2014 - 09.2015
Figure Drawing Teacher's Assistant
Seneca College Of Applied Arts And Technology
09.2010 - 04.2011
Lead Artist
Kaman's Art Shoppes
04.2008 - 09.2010
Freelance Illustrator
Self
01.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - 2D Animation And Visual Development
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology