Renderer job description

The Render Technical Director (TD) works with other production departments and dailies teams to ensure required renders complete successfully, identify problems, independently debug them, utilize generalist skills to fix shots and assets, and coordinate efforts with other departments, as needed. The TD Render will be proactive in getting ahead of issues and engaged in anticipating needs of production.
Job Functions
Provide technical support to all of production in the areas of rendering, disk utilization, and workflow. Debug memory problems such as Out Of Memory errors and memory leaks caused by heavy geometry, heavy shading networks, large texture files, large effects installs, render instance malfunction, motion blur, dense fog layer passes, and expensive lighting trace paths. Monitor work proactively to improve sets and assets performance. Manage render time and memory resources. Build test cases to identify the root cause of production scene breakage. Work to reduce noise, eliminates fireflies, improves low quality fog layers. Decode system output logs/stats to diagnose heavy or failed renders. Work within confined Time/Memory limits, establishing ways to enable delivery of extremely large assets from Effects Department to Lighting Department, without compromising the integrity of the intended packet. Help optimize renders to ensure fast turnaround and reasonable render times and memory. Picture debugging, fixing faulty shading introduced by poor micropolygonal dicing. Eliminate unnecessary trace paths to enhance render performance. Identify low sample areas that need improvement while installing appropriate sample fixes. Collaborate with Effects and Lighting artists to develop solutions to correct visual artifacts; debug efforts in cleanup and fix artifacts in our final images to ensure they meet our high visual standards. Assist all departments with setting up review renders needed at all phases of production; run sequence reviews, controlling playback, and respond to needs of the room. Interface with production, systems, and tools to address technical issues in these overlapping areas. Guide problem solving conversations across departments. Monitor renders on the render farm, disk space organization, and ensure efficient usage of systems resources.


Qualifications
Specializes in rendering using RenderMan. Education in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field. Required skills include scripting / programming in C, C++, Python, or similar languages, as well as familiarity with one or more key production software programs such as Maya, RenderMan, Nuke, Katana, or Houdini. Heavy familiarity with computer visual effects concepts such as rendering and compositing. A strong eye coupled with a strong sense of technical cost, guiding sequences towards the right solution for a problem. A helpful, customer-service attitude coupled with a dedicated sense for debugging complicated pipeline issues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required for communicating with the team, management, and other departments. Ability to switch contexts under pressure, transitioning amongst solo and collaborative tasks. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, open to direction and responsive to changing production needs with calm professionalism.


Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear both in person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate.

Location
On-site in Hillsboro, OR

Salary
Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.


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Business


At Brookfield Properties, we believe retail should be anything but typical. It's why we're integrating shopping, dining, entertainment, and more to reimagine retail experiences everywhere. Because for us, retail isn't just about managing properties or redeveloping malls. It's about creating inspiring spaces that draw consumers in. It's about helping our tenants build their brand in a big way. It's about contributing to our communities. And, more than anything, it's about bringing people together.

If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.


Job Description



Brookfield Properties has an immediate need for a Renderer & Graphic Designer at the corporate office in Chicago, IL.



In conjunction with the Sr. Director Design, this role will provide layouts and design plans related to leasing and/or business development activities, ensuring successful completion of same. Foster collaboration between all internal and external project team members.



Overall, we seek qualities that display our company's core values which are Humility, Attitude, Do the Right Thing, Together and Own it.



Responsibilities


Responsible for handling multiple projects of varying degrees of difficulty. Participate in monthly project meetings to review each assigned project in accordance with policy and company directions. Brainstorming with the Leasing, Business Development and design team to come up with kiosk and image ideas. Preparing and designing rough draft illustrations according to Development, Leasing and Business Development direction. Proficient in Proliance and/or any BPR project management software utilization, both financial and planning modules. Defining any budget or time limitations. Communicating productively with management to keep them up-to-date with project milestones Refining image design using illustration software. Enhancing the design concept using a wide range of colors and graphics. Formatting final illustrations using CAD or Adobe software. Ensuring that printed illustrations meet specified color and quality standards. Producing consistently excellent visual work Producing a host of ideas, selecting the best ones and selling them to the other members of the team. Ability to function the job remotely Must review design and project documents as they progress for cost, feasibility and completeness, as well as assist with management of the design process (and changes) and provide value engineering options. Responsible for implementing and following all department policies and procedures established by the EVP, Construction, Design &Dev Admin. and SVP, Planning and Design. Coordinate design activities of owners, agencies, department stores, tenants and utility companies in order to assure the desired project schedule, budget and quality are achieved. Responsible for the implementation of any BPR adapted sustainable design initiatives (LEED). Initiate L-W exhibit creation and/or review, in partnership with Leasing and Tenant Coordination Project Manager (TC PM), to establish Landlord (LL) deliverables and project scope. In conjunction with TC PM, identify and resolve conflicts between tenant design and existing building conditions


Qualifications


Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or related Design field 5 years experience in practice of Architecture, Industrial Design or Retail Design 3 years of experience in retail design Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign, SketchUp, AutoCAD; Word; Excel Ability to analyze and implement project based budgets and forecasts Excellent project management and organizational skills. Excellent presentation skills. Understanding of architectural design and documentation process Strong written and verbal communication skills The ability to think creatively and deliver impressive concepts Strong conceptual and artistic skills. A background of working well as part of a design team


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We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

Rendering 1st and 2nd Shift Available - Indiana Packers Corporation Delphi, IN


Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated retail, foodservice and private label producer of fresh and processed meats based in Delphi, Indiana. Since the start of operations in 1991, we have experienced rapid growth from a single pork processing company into a multi-plant diversified producer of fresh and processed meats, with locations throughout America's Heartland and revenues of approximately $1.5B. We are best known for our national brand Kentucky Legend (the best-selling quarter-sliced ham in the United States) as well as a number of well-known regional brands, including Indiana Kitchen, Fischer's, Field, Mickelberry's, Kentuckian Gold, and Scott Pete. We now have processing facilities in Frankfort, Indiana; Holland, Michigan; and Owensboro, Kentucky.

We value diversity, innovation, collaboration and those passionate about their jobs. We support our associates by offering a total rewards package, including competitive pay, three different medical care plans (two with company-funded health savings accounts), pharmacy, dental, and vision plans, a retirement/401K (with 50% match on team members' contributions), a competitive paid time off program, educational assistance, and numerous advancement opportunities. With more than 3,100 team members located across 14 different states, we are a big company with a small company culture.

Our team helps feed the world! Are you ready to step up to the challenge of launching your career with Indiana Packers?

A Rendering team member is responsible for tending equipment used to render and process animal source material including animal fat, bones, meat scrapes and rendering tallow from fat.


Position Reports To:
Rendering Shift Supervisor


Core Responsibilities:

• Completes inspection of equipment to determine if sanitation is adequate to begin rendering process.
• Assembles rendering equipment including expellers, grinders, pumps, pipes, blades, cooking tanks.
• Tests equipment to determine proper functioning.
• Opens valves and starts pumps and conveyors to move materials through rendering process.
• Monitors temperature gauges and rate of flow and condition of materials passing through cookers, expellers, and grinders; adjust valves and rate of flow.
• Dumps guts, bones, tissue, and other inedible parts into a chute leading to storage containers for cooking tanks for inedible processing.
• Labels storage containers as "Not for Consumption".
• Contacts maintenance mechanics for troubleshooting equipment malfunction

To be successful in this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The requirements listed are representative of the ability, skill and /or knowledge required and is not an exhaustive list.


Essential Job Requirements:

• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age
• Perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing and extending arms
• Willing to work in hot environments
• Stand on concrete floors and/or platforms for an extended period of time
• Work with raw meat and/or carcass parts
• Able to operate or work near mechanical equipment and/or cutting tools
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions including company policies & procedures
• Must be able to lift and exert push and/or pull force of at least 35 lbs.
• Must be able to work in wet, humid, and odorous environments
• Work while wearing all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Able to bend, stoop and twist repetitively for an extended period of time
• Must be able to work 8-10 hours daily and Saturdays as needed

EOE, including Disability/Veteran


Indiana Packers Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and values diversity. Our EOE policy not only prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category under state, local or federal law, but also reflects our commitment to making all employment decisions without regard to an individual's membership in a protected class. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, rates of pay and other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in company-sponsored employee activities. As part of its equal opportunity policy, we also take affirmative action in accordance with applicable laws to ensure that women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities have opportunities to join and progress within the Company.


Location:
This position is in Delphi Indiana (6755 W 100 N Delphi, IN 46923), a short drive from Lafayette Indiana & Purdue University.