Job Description
THE ROLE.
As a Support Engineer you’ll work with a team of customer obsessed support specialists to ensure customers receive technically accurate, timely and consistent responses to their queries. We expect you to be a team player, have good time management skills, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and be able to take direction when required.
Job requirements
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Experience working in a team of support engineers to provide world class product support
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A degree in a Visual Effects related subject, or prior work experience relevant to the role
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Understanding of Python programming language
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Basic to good technical knowledge in Katana and/or relevant Foundry applications, or experience in equivalent applications like Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3ds Max, Blender, Cinema 4D, Houdini, Photoshop and/or other 3D/2D packages
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Familiar with at least one of the following operating systems: Windows, Linux and/or macOS
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Excellent communication and Written/Verbal English skills
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Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work based on plans and objectives
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Ability to take on tasks when requested and complete them within the expected deadlines and with minimal supervision
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Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
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Ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical customers and staff
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High degree of attention to detail
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Highly self-motivated and a good team player
Job responsibilities
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Works from a queue of customer support tickets to resolve customer issues.
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Manage relations with customers, prioritise issues accurately and keep customers up to date on the progress of any issues they have logged with us
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Escalates complex issues to relevant team as required
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Handling sensitive tickets escalated from other teams. eg, Sales
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Uses positive language throughout all communications with customers, creating a positive customer experience
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Follows defined team processes
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Represents Support at customer meetings to troubleshoot issues
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Responsible for assigned tickets ensuring that SLAs and customer satisfaction targets are met
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May be responsible for queue management for chosen product(s) ensuring that SLAs and customer satisfaction targets are met
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Reviews and actions reports where relevant
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Summarise a problem and solution to customers or to create a Knowledge Base article where required
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Stay up to date on all Foundry products and operating systems on which Foundry products are supported, and any new technologies that affect Foundry products and the VFX industry
Job benefits
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25 days holiday + bank holidays
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Pension scheme & life assurance
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Health cash plan & medical insurance
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Season ticket loan
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Company’s social events
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Gym Discounts
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Personal Annual Development Time
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Passion Days
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Anniversary Day off
THE COMPANY.
Foundry has a heritage of more than 25 years, developing creative software for the Media and Entertainment industry. Its portfolio of award-winning products solves complex visualization challenges to turn incredible ideas into reality.
Working with creative leaders around the globe, Foundry products are used to create breathtaking visual effects and animation and have been integral in the making of every VFX Academy Award-winning film for the past decade.
For more information visit www.foundry.com
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We know that creating an inclusive environment that values and encourages different perspectives is critical for our success, and the success of our people. We are learning, listening and taking action to be better and foster trust in our community. Our goal is to ensure every person working at Foundry feels safe and free to be themselves, to share their ideas or concerns and that there is equal access to opportunities for all.
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