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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

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Today's Topics:

1. Data Wranglers - Dr. D Studios - CG Feature Film - Happy Feet
2 - Sydney - Short Term Contracts - Start ASAP (LA Jobs List)
2. Technical Assistants - Dr. D Studios - CG Feature Film -
Happy Feet 2 - Sydney - Short Term Contracts - Start ASAP
(LA Jobs List)


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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:20:55 +1000
From: LA Jobs List <jobs@lists.linux.org.au>
Subject: [LA-Jobs] Data Wranglers - Dr. D Studios - CG Feature Film -
Happy Feet 2 - Sydney - Short Term Contracts - Start ASAP
To: jobs@lists.linux.org.au
Message-ID: <E1Q9W23-0001yY-NN@morton.linux.org.au>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed; delsp=yes

A new job has been posted on the Linux Australia website.
http://linux.org.au/content/data-wranglers-dr-d-studios-cg-feature-film-happy-feet-2-sydney-short-term-contracts-start-a
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Dr D Studios is the Sydney based digital production company created by
Academy Award winning producers George Miller and Doug Mitchell. We are
currently in production on the CG animated feature, Happy Feet 2.

We are seeking a highly motivated Data Wrangler to join our Data Operations
team . The team oversees the usage of the centralised network storage at Dr.
D and coordinates data transfers to and from the production.
It is expected the Data Wrangler will maintain key relationships with the
Render Operations Team, Artists, Production Managers, Engineering and Service
Delivery teams.

Responsibilities:
? Track storage usage and forecast trends to assist production determine
their requirements
? Ensure data is protected through mirroring and back-ups
? Restore data from snap-shots, archives, backups when required by
production
? Implement data migration polices to slower storage based on
measurements of productions usage
? Liaise with team to devise systems to monitor, report, control and
maintain storage infrastructure
? Perform quality control (ensure data integrity) checks on incoming and
outgoing data
? Enforce productions security requirements to limit or allow access to
data for specific users or groups
? Maintain and keep up to date technical documentation of Data
Operations procedures
? Collate storage utilisation data and report to Render and Data
Operations Manager
? Liaise with the Render Operations team to ensure sufficient space for
renders
? Provide on-call support to Render Operations team after hours

Measurables:
The key measures of success for this role will be:
? Development and maintenance of documentation of Data Operations
procedures
? Organisation and consistency and "cleanliness" of production file system
? Level of automation of repetitive tasks
? Efficiency of policing of storage usage and enforcement of security
? Ensuring backups complete successfully
? Ensuring there is always enough disk space and renders are able to
complete

Skills required:
? Ability to shell and python script
? Methodical/ detail oriented
? Ability to multi-task
? Ability to prioritise requests with competing deadlines
? A passion for establishing processes and a commitment to continuous
self improvement
? Degree (Comp Science/Eng/Software/Eng ideal) or equivalent with good
results in 2nd/3rd year programming/computer subjects OR
Relevant industry experience (IT/TD/TA/Render Wrangler/Lighter)
? Experience with Linux
? Willingness and availability to do shift work and weekends.

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@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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Attachments:
* http://linux.org.au/files/jobs/Data_Wranglers - Happy Feet 2.pdf -


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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:21:13 +1000
From: LA Jobs List <jobs@lists.linux.org.au>
Subject: [LA-Jobs] Technical Assistants - Dr. D Studios - CG Feature
Film - Happy Feet 2 - Sydney - Short Term Contracts - Start ASAP
To: jobs@lists.linux.org.au
Message-ID: <E1Q9old-0006ZJ-Bs@morton.linux.org.au>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed; delsp=yes

A new job has been posted on the Linux Australia website.
http://linux.org.au/content/technical-assistants-dr-d-studios-cg-feature-film-happy-feet-2-sydney-short-term-contracts-s
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Dr. D Studios are searching for talented entry level and junior level
candidates to join our team as Technical Assistants across a variety of
department.

Dr D Studios is the Sydney based digital production company created by
Academy Award winning producers George Miller and Doug Mitchell in
partnership with Omnilab Media Group. We are currently in production on the
CG animated feature, Happy Feet 2.

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

The role is ideal for candidates interested in pursuing a career as a
Technical Director.

We are interested in candidates with some generalist experience in CG and/or
degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Engineering.

Please apply if you have the following skills:
? Basic grasp of 3D concepts and package (ideally Maya and Houdini)
? Some knowledge of Python, preferably also C, C++, MEL.
? 1 ? 2 years experience in production is desired
? Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems
? Problem solving abilities and self motivation
? Good communication skills
? Willingness to learn, take direction and assist others
? Ability to prioritise tasks and work efficiently in a fast paced
environment
We have TA roles available in the following areas. Please indicate with your
application which area you would like to be considered for.
? Story
? Animation
? Motion Capture
? Crowd
? FX
? Stereo
? Lighting
? RND

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@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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Attachments:
* http://linux.org.au/files/jobs/Technical Assistant 29 Mar.pdf -


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