Render Wrangler

Description

Method Studios is currently in search of a Render Wrangler to join its Technology team. 
The Render Wrangler's duties include monitoring and load-balancing a distributed batch queue, assisting artists with error jobs, and assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of the render farm.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Monitor render farm and make sure it is that it is well utilized at all times
• Upload/Download items from various transfer sites (ftp, faspex etc)
• Ensure that tasks are done to Production’s specifications
• Monitor disk space usage
• Maintain Studio’s high security standards
• Alert various groups to potential issues that are developing

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work nights and weekend
• Knowledge of basic data i/o
• Professional demeanor and basic office skills (ability to answer phones and email)
• Experience in Visual Effects (render/PA experience is a plus)
• Highly motivated and well organized
• Excellent communication skills
• Good demeanor maintaining a calm and conservative attitude with clients and Production staff.
• Ability to work long hours
• Python knowledge and a Computer Science background are required