Render Wrangler
frames store
Job Summary
Framestore seeks a Render Wrangler to monitor and support their render farm, ensuring high availability of resources. Must have excellent communication skills, fundamental understanding of VFX, and familiarity with Linux.
Must Have
- Excellent Communication
- VFX Understanding
- Linux Familiarity
- Render Monitoring
Good to Have
- Maya Experience
- Renderman Experience
- Nuke Experience
- Python Scripting
Perks & Benefits
- Hybrid Working
- Creative Environment
Job Description
Job description
This role is London-based and hybrid working- we cannot support remote working for this role.
Who We Are
Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create, whether in film, TV, advertising or immersive experiences. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.
The Role
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
Job requirements
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
Our Commitment
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 job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.
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- Technology - London
Framestore is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.