VFX System Administrator

3 weeks ago


Greater London, United Kingdom Magic Dust VFX Full time

Company Description

Magic Dust Visual Effects is a BIFA nominated visual effects facility based in London. The company specializes in providing 3D, 2D, FX, green screen replacements, and complex VFX work for TV shows and independent film productions. Magic Dust aims to deliver high-quality visual effects efficiently with a team of experienced artists.


Role Description

This is a contract remote role for a full or part-time VFX System Administrator at Magic Dust VFX. The System Administrator will be responsible for system administration, troubleshooting technical issues, providing technical support, network administration, and managing information technology systems.


The right candidate will have at least a few years of experience of working in visual effects companies on Linux and on windows and enjoy problem solving across a variety of tasks. The right candidate will have experience of optimising and troubleshooting render farms (e.g. Deadline, Karma) and of software packages like Houdini, Maya, Zbrush, Unreal, Nuke, Photoshop etc.


The system administrator should preferably be based in the UK and have the right to work there, though we are also open to candidates from the EU.


Qualifications

  • Experience of working in visual effects production pipelines is a must
  • System Administration and Network Administration skills on Linux and Windows
  • Troubleshooting and Technical Support experience
  • Experience in Information Technology
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work independently and remotely
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field


To apply, please email careers@magicdustvfx.com referencing the job ID: 34 in the subject matter.



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