It Technician (Evening) Jobs

Rocket Science is an Emmy nominated boutique visual effects studio collaborating with filmmakers to create stunning visual imagery utilizing artistry, science and technology. Located in Toronto, Canada, notable credits include Eric Kripke’s Emmy nominated superhero series THE BOYS (Amazon),Tim Burton’s streaming hit sensation WEDNESDAY (Netflix), the epic video game adaptation HALO (Paramount +), Steve Blackman’s THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY (Netflix) and the recently released POKER FACE (Peacock) from Rian Johnson. The multifaceted VFX studio also boasts features such as David Cronenberg’s CRIMES OF THE FUTURE, Noah Baumbach’s WHITE NOISE (Netflix) and Rachel Morrison’s soon to be released FLINT STRONG (MGM).

RSVFX is currently in production on Mike Flanagan’s Edgar Allan Poe adaptation THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER (Netflix), the fourth season of THE BOYS and its upcoming spinoff GEN V for Amazon, Jeremy Garelick’s MURDER MYSTERY 2 (Netflix) and FREAKY TALES (eOne), written and directed by CAPTAIN MARVEL duo, Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck.

Visit us @ rsvfx.com

Please note this job is an evening support role with some weekend support.

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• Render Wrangling is typically required into the evenings and on weekends depending on project demands.
• Providing user support, procedural documentation and relevant reports;
• Researching, testing and evaluating various software to enhance work productivity
• Ensuring overall render farm performance and efficiency, maximizing render farm’s resources
• Following diagrams and written instructions to repair a fault or set up a system;
• Recording documentation and information accurately while producing reports
• Troubleshooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults;
• Supporting tickets and helpdesk requests
• Identifying potential issues and participates in problem solving and tool building activities, making required corrections

Qualification Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in relevant software packages including Maya, Houdini, Nuke, VRay, Redshift, Arnold and other industry-specific software is considered an asset
• Eligible to work in Canada
• Ability to analyze, problem solve and deliver tasks under tight deadlines
• Ability to take direction, work independently, multi-task and prioritize tasks
• Experience in Windows, Mac and Linux platforms and production management systems like Shotgun
• Strong knowledge of PC hardware with a focus on visual/media systems
• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Computer animation and/or Information Technology or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 1 year experience in a IT Technician role

Rocket Science VFX is an equal opportunity company which values diversity in the workplace. We would be happy to accommodate individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation in order to participate in our recruitment process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Thank you for your interest in Rocket Science VFX. Please note that only those who meet the requirements will be contacted for an interview. No Phone Call Please. We are always interested in meeting motivated and talented artists.

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