Description
CoSA VFX is looking for LA-based RENDER WRANGLERS to perform
duties including digital asset management, render queue monitoring, render farm
technical QC, and archiving projects.
Candidates must be
based in Los Angeles, and available for in-person interview at our office in
North Hollywood for consideration.
Our
company is a fast-paced and highly collaborative production environment. Recent
projects include The Orville,
Westworld, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Gotham.
Under the supervision of the IT Manager and
Creative Supervisors, the render wrangler is responsible for monitoring and
optimizing the rendering processes on the render farm, to ensure established
priorities are met, and deliverables are meeting production deadlines. They
will be responsible of the render farm’s functionality and efficiency, as well
as managing the company’s digital assets.
RESPONSIBILITIES
·
Ensuring that
render jobs are properly prioritized in the queue system so that project goals
are met while monitoring the render farm’s health and status on a regular basis
·
Monitoring
rendering quality and quantity, as well as making the required corrections when
needed
·
Communicating
with the IT Manager and Creative Supervisors on outstanding hardware and software
issues, as well as overall render farm performance and efficiency across the
facility;
· Monitor disk server status. Perform backups, archiving and
restores
REQUIREMENTS
· Bachelor’s degree in a
related field or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience
· Thorough understanding of TV/Film production
processes, and VFX
production pipelines;
· Excellent multi-tasking
skills, plus the ability to track and reconcile multiple priorities;
· Knowledge of a render farm manager, such as Deadline
· Knowledgeable in LINUX / UNIX, Windows, and Mac
environments
· Experience with VFX software such as NUKE, MAYA, Adobe
After Effects, and 3D/2D software plug-ins
· Experience with scripting (mostly Python) a plus
· Production Skills with CG lighting a plus
·
Knowledge of a
production management system or digital asset management system, such as F-TRACK
a plus
Applications without cover letter and resume will not be considered.