Render Wrangler

3 Years ago • 3 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Render Wrangler role involves managing and optimizing the render farm for visual effects projects. Responsibilities include monitoring render jobs, troubleshooting infrastructure issues, and maximizing render farm resources. The role requires exceptional communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The individual should be able to handle high-pressure situations and meet deadlines while ensuring rendering quality and quantity.

Must have:

3+ years of experience in a similar role
Knowledge of the lifecycle of a VFX show
Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent experience
Ability to handle a fast paced environment
Willingness to work very flexible hours
Experience working in Linux/Unix environment
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Experience with wrangling render jobs
Understanding of meeting the project goals
Experience with maximizing the render farm’s resources
Monitoring experience for rendering quality
Experience with troubleshooting infrastructure issues

Good to have:

Analytical and data reporting skills
Willingness to work very flexible hours
Ability to handle a fast paced environment
Render tasks estimation experience
Ability to provide disk and data resource management services

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Job Details

Job Title: Render Wrangler

Location: Mumbai

Must Have :

3+ years of experience in a similar role.
Knowledge of the lifecycle of a VFX show
Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent years of experience
Ability to handle a fast paced, occasionally high pressure environment
Willingness to work very flexible hours when schedules require
Experience working in Linux/Unix environment
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in dealing with both technical and artistic groups
Experience with wrangling render jobs with priorities in the queue system
Understanding of meeting the project goals while monitoring the render farm’s health and status on a regular basis
Experience with maximizing the render farm’s resources
Monitoring experience for rendering quality and quantity and makie the required corrections when needed
Experience with troubleshooting and monitor infrastructure and render farm issues. Escalate problems to the respective teams

Nice to Have:

Analytical and data reporting skills
Willingness to work very flexible hours when schedules require
Ability to handle a fast paced, occasionally high pressure environment
Render tasks estimation experience
Ability to provide disk and data resource management services

About You:

Natural problem solver
Pro-active and willing to take initiative
Committed to achieving targets
Impeccable accuracy and attention to details
Deadline driven
Team oriented and adaptable
Skilled multi tasker
Flexible and accepting change
Calm under pressure and capable of delivering deadlines

About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney). At DNEG, we fundamentally believe that embracing our differences is a vital component of our collective success. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment for our global teams, where everyone feels they matter and belong. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of background, experience or disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments or support during the application process, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We look forward to meeting you!