Overview

We are looking for a Render Wrangler to ensure render jobs within production are delivered in a timely and efficient manner while ensuring the render-queuing system (farm) is constantly monitored to help achieve efficient and trouble free rendering.

 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Work with artists and Render Supervisor to diagnose production rendering problems
  • Monitor production render queues and respond to identified errors/faults
  • Manage production render resource allocations
  • Work with production to identify render farm priorities (shows, department, shots)
  • Analyze and report system failures to System Administration where required
  • Escalate system faults in a timely manner and ensure follow through where required
  • Working with the Supervisor and artists on the delivery of the final rendered computer graphics elements for animation of film
  • When appropriate, provide ideas to the Supervisor to assist in developing and refining efficiency of render wrangling on animated feature films
  • Work with Supervisor, production and tech staff to determine render projections

 

Requirements:

  • Previous experience at an Animation or VFX studio
  • Previous experience in a digital artist support position
  • Computer graphics or rendering experience highly regarded
  • Experience using Maya, Python, or Nuke
  • University degree in animation/VFX is preferred
  • Familiarity with most basic system artist tools and processes, networked/distributed computing concepts, and scripting languages (eg. Perl, Python)
  • Interest in computer animation and visual effects is an asset
  • Strong team player with excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize request with competing deadlines

 

To apply, please complete our online application form via our website http://www.animallogic.com/Careers/Jobs

 

 

About Animal Logic

Animal Logic is one of the world's most accomplished digital studios producing award winning, ground breaking and trail blazing animation, visual effects and designIf you think Animal, think Moulin Rouge, House of Flying Daggers, 300, The Great Gatsby, Happy Feet, Legend of the Guardians, BBC’s Walking with Dinosaurs 3D, Avengers: Age of Ultron and of course the blockbuster and BAFTA winning hit, The LEGO® Movie. Yes, that’s all us!

We are based in Sydney, LA and in Vancouver. We are currently in production for our first Vancouver-based animated feature with more animated features in the pipeline.  Our business and work location for this role is 840 Cambie Street, Vancouver.