Associate VFX Editor - ILM London

The Walt Disney Company (France); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking an Associate VFX Editor to support project setups and editorial tasks for VFX. The role requires strong teamwork, multitasking under pressure, and good software knowledge, particularly with Avid Media Composer. The position offers a hybrid work model, necessitating at least one day on-site per week. Candidates should have experience in VFX editorial and familiar tools, contributing to the success of filmmaking projects.

Qualifications

• Strong team player and communicator.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of NLE software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Shotgrid database and Avid project updates.
• Output sequence movie files and audio files.
• Assist in show wrap-up and asset return.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Multitasking under pressure

Good working knowledge of Avid Media Composer

Experience with shot tracking databases

Familiarity with Linux systems

Previous experience in a VFX editorial role

Job description

Position Summary

We are looking for a Associate VFX Editor who reflects the collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM. The Associate VFX Editor is responsible for assisting in the set-up of projects and ingest of client editorial turnover, completing all editorial tasks on small to medium sized shows, or assisting VFX editors on larger shows.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain Shotgrid database, updating frame ranges according to client updates. Maintain the show Avid project, updating seq and edits as needed. Checking and running out all dailies.
• Outputs sequence movie files, AIFF audio files, and EDLs for internal pipeline.
• Work with production to create minicuts for client sends.
• Assists in show wrap-up including: layoff of movie files, finals reel, archiving, returning assets to client.
• Working with Production and TAs to process and organize I/O material from clients or externalsources.
• Liaise directly with client VFX Editorial or Production team, communicate any queries or errors as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, and work gracefully under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of Avid Media Composer or similar NLE software.
• Experience with shot tracking databases (i.e.: Filemaker or Shotgrid).
• Familiarity with Linux systems.
• Previous experience in a VFX editorial role at an assistant VFX editor level or higher.

Application Closing Date - 12th December, 6PM GMT

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 1 day on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.

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