We're seeking a skilled Post Production IT Support Specialist to join our dynamic advertising team. In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining and optimizing our post-production technology infrastructure, ensuring seamless workflow for our creative teams, and providing technical support for all digital asset management systems.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical support for post-production software and hardware systems used in creative content development
Manage and maintain AWS Deadline render farm infrastructure, including node configuration, job scheduling, and resource optimization
Install, configure, and troubleshoot Cinema 4D and associated plugins across workstations and render nodes
Manage licensing servers for all 3D and effects software (Cinema 4D, V-Ray, Boris FX, Arnold, etc.)
Configure and optimize render settings for various engines (Arnold, V-Ray, Physical Renderer)
Manage and maintain digital asset management (DAM) systems and media storage infrastructure
Troubleshoot software, hardware, and network issues in a fast-paced production environment
Configure and support video editing workstations, rendering farms, and associated peripherals
Collaborate with creative teams to optimize workflow efficiency and system performance
Implement and maintain backup and archive solutions for creative assets
Support remote editing and collaboration tools for distributed creative teams
Monitor system performance and implement preventive maintenance measures
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
3+ years of experience in IT support within a creative/production environment
Strong knowledge of post-production workflows and creative software (Cinema 4D, Maya, Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a corporate advertising or media production environment
Experience with Cinema 4D pipeline development and automation
Knowledge of Cinema 4D's XPresso and Python scripting
Familiarity with Boris FX suite (Mocha Pro, Continuum, Sapphire)
Experience with additional 3D packages (Maya, 3ds Max, Houdini)
Knowledge of cloud-based collaboration tools and workflows
Familiarity with automation scripts and workflow optimization
Experience with virtual workstation environments
Understanding of color management systems and calibration