Overview

Company Profile 

Gener8 is a technology company providing solutions to the entertainment industry. Our start in stereoscopic 3D catapulted us to the top of the market within 18 months. Using our unique G8 3D system, today we are the only studio in the world capable of delivering stereo conversion for an entire feature-length film that can meet or beat natively shot 3D.

When we opened our doors, we had a single vision: to help filmmakers realize their dreams. Today, Gener8 is driving the digital revolution in the entertainment industry. Our work includes top tier feature films like The Amazing Spider-Man, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, and Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance. Our long list of satisfied clients include Sony Pictures, Warner Bros, Twentieth Century Fox, Columbia Pictures and more.

Summary

Data-Ops are responsible for keeping the studio’s data flowing smoothly between our studios worldwide, as well as to our clients and suppliers. Using tools such as Aspera/Faspex, rsync, robocopy, and Thinkbox Deadline, our Data-Ops department is responsible for the efficient movement of all data into and out of the facility.

Data-Ops co-ordinate with production to balance priorities and allocate bandwidth appropriately, dynamically adjusting our transfers to ensure timely delivery of assets. They provide the production team with ETA’s and status reports at regular intervals.

The respectful candidate is a part of a team that often provides 24/7 coverage, and applicants should expect and be able to accept shift assignments evenings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, manage and keep the render farm running at maximum capacity.
  • Monitor, manage and check rendered shots, verifying delivery for dailies & rounds.
  • Maintain rendering priorities and resource allocations for various productions.
  • Assist artists with render job submissions and errors.
  • Monitor infrastructure servers and escalate problems.
  • Handle studio help desk calls after hours and on weekends.
  • Other duties and responsibilities consistent with your position as may be assigned to you from time to time.

Requirements 

  •  Basic Linux experience.
  • General technical troubleshooting experience.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to handle a fast paced, occasionally high pressure environment.
  • Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
  • Willingness to work very flexible hours, including weekends, evenings or nights when production schedules require.
  • Basic shell scripting experience preferred.
  • Experience with  Aspera, SFTP, rsync, and Robocopy, Python, and Thinkbox’s Deadline render manager are not required, but would be significant advantages for an applicant.