At Framestore’s Oscar-winning Technology team, innovation is at the heart of what we do, whether this be developing new techniques, new ideas or creative new ways to tell our clients’ stories. Underpinning all of this is a long tradition of research, technology and development - from engineering our bespoke software solutions to gaining early access to bleeding-edge technology and forging vibrant partnerships with leading academic and scientific institutions.
Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.
Our Render Support team is looking for a Render Wrangler to provide help, support, and monitoring of the physical render farm cluster and the software which the render farm runs, ensuring high availability of resources 24/7. The Render Support team also supports the Data Operations department by providing out-of-hours data support.
What you’ll do
Monitor and report on render jobs for each show
Monitor, track, and report render resource usage for each project
Balance multiple shows’ resource needs within the Company's physical capacity
Identify render errors and fix/escalate to the relevant department
Liaise with TDs regarding possible render optimisation
Assist with out-of-hours data operations requests
Monitor disk/data usage out of hours to ensure availability of disk resources
What we’re looking for:
Excellent communication skills
Fundamental understanding of visual effects and computer graphics concepts and terminology
Familiarity with Linux
What you might have:
Experience with Maya, Renderman, Nuke, Arnold or Houdini
Python or shell scripting experience
Application Process
To apply, please complete the linked application form or submit your resume and portfolio to recruiters@framestore.com with the subject line: Render Wrangler - Montreal
Accessibility Statement
Our Montreal studio has universal access, with step-free entry, accessible toilets, and quiet spaces available. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for everyone and continue to improve accessibility to ensure all employees feel supported.
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The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. You don’t have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If your skills are transferable and you feel like the role is right for you then we encourage you to apply. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered for this role or for other roles that we might have coming up.
Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No individual will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.
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