Render Wrangler

Description

Nitrogen Studios is a Vancouver based animation studio looking for a Render Wrangler to help us embark on an exciting new CGI animated theatrical feature film, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's "Sausage Party".

Position Overview:

The Render Wrangler position is an entry-level but mission critical role.  Under the supervision of the Render Supervisor, render wranglers monitor and control the rendering process and manage the render farm.

• Monitor, manage and keep the render farm running at maximum capacity
• Monitor, manage and check rendered frames and update tracker
• Monitor jobs on Render Manager: track completed jobs, identify stalling jobs, follow up and report failed jobs to artists through email and in person when possible
• Re-submit missing frames.
• Maintain rendering priorities, blocking and unblocking jobs and allocating rendering resources when necessary
• Update and maintain Render Manager job priorities according to instructions from Management.
• Assist artists with render job submissions and errors
• Identify and report technical rendering or quality issues
• Pass information on to the next Render Wrangler on shift.
• Provide after hours and weekend render farm support
• Occasionally train new render wranglers

Required Skills & Experience:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle a fast paced, occasionally high pressure environment
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to work very flexible hours, including weekends, evenings or graveyard shifts when production schedules require
• Basic knowledge of Qube and Maya an asset
• BC residents preferred, but not required
• General technical trouble shooting skills