[LA-Jobs] Render Wrangler - Dr. D Studios - CG Feature Film - Happy Feet 2 - Sydney - Short Term Contracts - Start ASAP

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Mon Apr 11 17:09:03 EST 2011


A new job has been posted on the Linux Australia website.
http://linux.org.au/content/render-wrangler-dr-d-studios-cg-feature-film-happy-feet-2-sydney-short-term-contracts-start-
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Dr. D is the digital production studio created by Academy Award winning  
producers George Miller and Doug Mitchell in partnership with the Omnilab  
Media Group.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to work within the Render and  
Data Operations Team on Happy Feet 2.

This is an entry level position and an excellent opportunity to join a large  
studio, work on a CG feature film, and increase your skill set and  
understanding of a feature pipeline.

Reporting to the Render and Data Operations Manager, you will be liaising  
with Engineering, Service Delivery, and Production Managers to:
•	Monitor and manage computing resources and the render farm queues
•	Maintain and keep up to date technical documentation of procedures
•	Identify and provide basic troubleshooting for faltering render jobs
•	Collate systems utilisation data
•	Determine current important renders and prioritisations, ensuring this  
information is passed between shifts and shared with the team
•	Prioritise conflicting deadlines for many important tasks

Desirable to have:
•	Final year or Degree/equivalent (Comp Sci/Eng, Soft Eng) OR relevant  
industry experience (IT,TD,TA,Data/Render Wrangler)
•	Knowledge of, and demonstrable ability with, at least one scripting or  
coding language (ideally BASH, Python or C++)

Must have:
•	Ability to handle occasional on-call duty requests, prioritise competing  
deadlines
•	An eye for detail and excellent problem solving skills
•	Good people skills
•	Exposure to Unix, Linux, Mac OS X and Windows platforms from an  
administrative perspective
•	Willingness and availability to do shift work and weekends.

Roles start ASAP until August / September 2011

Find out more about Dr D Studios here, http://www.drdstudios.com.
To apply, please email a cover letter and C.V./resume to  
careers at drdstudios.com

Please note this is a full time short term contract.  Candidates must be  
Sydney based with full Australian working rights, either Australian / NZ  
citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or on a working holiday visa.




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* http://linux.org.au/files/jobs/Render_Wranglers - Happy feet 2.pdf -




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