Data Operator

The Data Operations and Render Support department monitors and manages digital data throughout the duration of a project. This includes data coming into the studio, data generated by the project, digital delivery of data to clients and the archiving of completed projects. This position also manages the physical render farm cluster and the software which the render farm runs ensures high availability of resources. This role is an entry point for future Systems Administrator and Pipeline positions. Responsibilities:

• Queue Management: Monitor, prioritize, tracking, reporting and control render farm queues to meet production deadlines.
• Error Troubleshooting: Detect render errors, restart failed tasks, and log issues for artists and supervisors.
• Resource Allocation: Assign computer power efficiently and manage disk space across file systems.
• Communication: Update animators, producers, and CG supervisors on render status and delivery of final frames.
• Identifying data for archival and removal and Liaising with technical directors responsible for data removal
• Balance multiple shows render resource needs within the Company's physical capacity
• Restore data online from a variety of internal sources
• Liaise with TDs regarding possible render optimisation, with IT/Techops team for Technical Infrastructure know-hows.
• Post-show clean up and final archiving, Restoring data from previous projects
• Sharing user showreels of completed projects

Skills required: Essential:

• Excellent communication skills
• Minimum of 3+ years experience in data ops/ rendering/ systems / pipeline in a VFX/ CG Studio
• Experience with Maya, Nuke and/or Houdini and Renderfarm management tools like Renderman, Deadline, Tractor etc
• A familiarity with Linux
• A basic understanding of visual effects and computer graphics concepts and terminology

Desirable:

• Python or shell scripting experience

Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.