Junior Data Operations Technician

9 Months ago • 1-2 Years

Job Description

The Junior Data Operations Technician at Framestore supports artists and producers by managing data throughout the facility. Responsibilities include monitoring, tracking, and transferring data from various sources (external facilities, portable drives, cloud servers); ensuring secure data delivery internally and externally; transcoding and converting files; preparing files, EDLs, and artwork for production; creating deliverables to client specifications; and restoring project data. This role requires proficiency in data transfer protocols (FTP, Aspera), excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and a keen interest in VFX. The position is hybrid and based in Melbourne.

Good To Have:

Basic VFX understanding
Linux and shell scripting
Experience with LTO and backup technology
Computer networking knowledge
Video format/codec knowledge

Must Have:

Knowledge of data transfer protocols (FTP, Aspera)
Excellent communication skills
Problem-solving abilities
File transcoding and conversion
Data monitoring and transfer

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Job description

Framestore is home to award winning visionaries working across film, Integrated Advertising and the digital realm. The Data Services team manages data throughout the facility; this includes receiving and delivering all project elements, transcoding and converting files as needed, placing files on a centralized server, safely archiving and maintaining usable space on a facility wide centralized server, performing final QC and delivery of all client material.

The Data Ops Technician role provides support and tools for Artists and Producers; using their technical skills and effective communication to optimise workflows through the facility from ingest to delivery.

Please note this is a junior role, however, a keen interest in VFX is essential. As this is a hybrid role, we can only consider candidates already based in Melbourne.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring, tracking and transferring data throughout the facility for each project
Bringing data online from a variety of external sources (outside facilities, portable drives, cloud-based servers)
Securely delivering data to a variety of sources within the company and outside the company
Transcoding and converting files (i.e. manipulating file format, aspect ratio, frame rate, color space)
Preparing files, EDLs, and artwork for facility production
Creating deliverables to client-supplied and ad hoc specifications
Restoration of project data based on Producer and Artist requirements
Monitoring renders and hosts on the renderfarm

Job requirements

Essential Skills

Knowledge of common data transfer protocols eg. FTP, Aspera
Excellent communication skills and the ability to respectfully interact with co-workers in a professional environment
Demonstrable ability to use initiative when problem-solving
Able to accept criticism and feedback

Desirable Skills

Basic understanding of visual effects, colour grading and computer graphic concepts and terminology
Basic knowledge of transcoding and converting video formats/codecs/file formats/frame rates
Experience with Linux and shell scripting
Basic understanding of computer networking
Experience with LTO and Backup technology