Render Wrangler – PDI/DreamWorks
Posted in: The Job LotTechnical Resource Administrators (TRAs) support the 24×7 rendering production of DreamWorks’ animated feature films. In this entry-level but mission critical role, TRA’s touch all aspects of the technical production pipeline. They have broad interaction with production artists from fx, animation, lighting, layout and modeling departments as well as technical directors and technology teams.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Monitor, manage and keep the render farm running at maximum capacity.
* Monitor, manage and check rendered shots, verifying delivery for dailies & rounds.
* Maintain rendering priorities and resource allocations for various productions.
* Assist artists with render job submissions and errors.
* Monitor infrastructure servers and escalate problems.
* Handle studio help desk calls after hours and on weekends.
Job Requirements:
* Basic Linux experience.
* Fundamental systems administration skills and general technical troubleshooting 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 nights when production schedules require.
* Basic shell scripting experience preferred.
Starting shift available: Graveyard, 11 p.m. to 8 a.m.
To apply, please send your resume in the body of an email as well as an attachment to jobs@pdi.com. Please use "Render Wrangler – Your Name" as the subject line of your email.
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