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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
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
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
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
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
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
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, ON

Skills

  • 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
Gordon Janikowski