Render Wrangler

Giant are hiring a Render Wrangler for an exciting CG production.

Position Overview

This opportunity is a full-time position, with the candidate required to reside in the Republic of Ireland. We provide flexible working arrangements, including on-site, fully remote, or hybrid options.

While we strive to reply to all applicants, please understand that the volume of applications may prevent us from responding to everyone.

Starting date: July 2024

Position Responsibilities

• Ensure that render jobs are properly prioritised in the queue system so that project goals are met while monitoring the render farm’s health and status regularly.
• Monitor rendering quality and quantity, as well as making the required corrections (troubleshooting) when needed.
• Communicate with the IT Manager and Creative Supervisors on outstanding hardware and software issues, as well as overall render farm performance and efficiency (maximisation) across the facility.
• Monitor disk server status. Perform backups, archiving and restores.
• Support the artists and leads by responding to their help inquiries and errors.
• Assist in the creation of production-supporting tools with the R&D or Pipeline team.

Requirements

• Good understanding of TV/Film production processes and pipelines.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills, plus the ability to track and reconcile multiple priorities.
• Independent, proactive, and trustworthy.
• High level of urgency.
• Knowledge of Deadline, our render farm manager.
• Knowledge of ShotGrid/Shotgun is a must.
• Knowledgeable in Windows, Linux and Mac environments.
• Experience with software such as Nuke, Maya, Arnold, Adobe After Effects, and 3D/2D software plug-ins.
• Experience with Python is a plus.