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Lead Render Wrangler

Swaybox Studios
Location
New Orleans, LA
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Production Technology
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Previous experience in a lead or senior Render Wrangler position in VFX, animation, or high-volume CG production
  • Experience mentoring or overseeing other Render Wranglers
  • Professional experience with render wrangling, render farm operations, pipeline support, or a comparable technical production role
  • Strong understanding of CG rendering workflows and the relationship between artists, render software, render farms, storage, and production pipelines
  • Experience with a render farm management or queue-management system such as Deadline, OpenCue, Qube!, Tractor, or similar
  • Experience troubleshooting failed render jobs and interpreting render logs and error messages
Nice to have
  • Experience helping build, expand, migrate, or configure a render farm for VFX or animation production
  • Experience with both CPU- and GPU-based rendering workflows
  • Familiarity with renderers such as Arnold, Unreal, or similar rendering technologies
  • Experience supporting Unreal Engine rendering workflows in a VFX or feature film environment
  • Familiarity with scripting or automation using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar tools
What the job really is

The Lead Render Wrangler at Swaybox Studios will be responsible for establishing, operating, and optimizing the render farm for feature film production. This role involves coordinating with various teams to ensure efficient rendering processes, troubleshooting issues, and developing workflows and documentation as the studio scales into full production. The position requires strong technical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Things to weigh
  • Onsite work location in New Orleans, LA
  • No salary or benefits listed in the posting
  • The role involves working in a growing studio environment where systems and workflows are actively being developed, which may lead to changes in responsibilities or processes.
  • The position requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure, which may be challenging in a fast-paced production setting.
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