Meteor Studios is the largest visual effects facility in Montreal with over 100 employees dedicated to the highest level of visual effects and character animation for film and television. We are currently looking to fill the position of Render Wrangler.
Contrat dates: Oct/Nov 2006 to Jun 2007 (approx.)
Meteor Studios is looking for candidates with technical backgrounds to fill Render Wrangling positions. The Render Wrangler manages render farm resources while monitoring 100cpus (and soon a lot more!), helps allocate disk space for elements, isolates render errors and proactively communicates problems back to the respective owner.
[b]Tasks:
-Work with Production to prioritize the order of rendering shots.
-Allocate cpus to render jobs with the proper priorities.
-Debug failed frames, scripting errors and link issues.
-Manage the disabled host list; tracking problematic machines with systems.
-Maintain 100% utilization of render farms, rebooting machines when necessary.
-Develop ideas for improving existing render tools and procedure(s).
-Other duties will include providing assistance with tape-wrangling, monitor calibration and systems support.
Requirements:
-D.C.S. in Computer Science or pertinent experience.
-Knowledge of Linux preferred.
-Candidate must have the ability to debug technical issues.
-Detail oriented, with interest in detecting errors and resolving problems.
-Must be able to prioritize requests and have effective communication skills.
-Applicant must have an amiable disposition with a strong customer support ethic and an ability to handle production pressure well.
Please note our current production level requires extended hours of operation, including night shift and weekend work.
*Canadian citizenship or residency is required for this position. Local applicants preferred.
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Please send your CV to: recruiting@meteorstudios.com