VFX Editor

1920vfx; West of England; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

1920vfx is seeking a freelance VFX Editor to keep shots flowing through the pipeline. You’ll work in Nuke Studio and Hiero, linking editorial, production and the 2D team to turnover new shots, keep dailies current and ensure client deliverables are accurate first time.

The role requires proven VFX editing experience, strong Nuke Studio/Hiero knowledge, and the ability to coordinate with production on timelines, QC and packaging for external vendors in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a VFX Editor or VFX Assistant Editor in a facility environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Nuke Studio and Hiero, including conforms, retimes and timeline management.
• Solid understanding of the VFX pipeline: plates, elements, versioning, frame ranges and handles.
• A sharp eye for QC, catching dead frames, comp issues and version mismatches before they reach the client.
• Highly organised, with clear communication across production, editorial and the 2D team.
• Comfortable working to tight review and delivery deadlines.
• Experience with production tracking tools (e.g. ShotGrid / Flow Production Tracking or ftrack).
• Experience preparing plates and packages for external vendors.
• Familiarity with colour pipelines (ACES, OCIO) and common delivery formats.
• An existing right to work in the UK, as we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

Responsibilities

• Serve as the link between editorial, production and the 2D team.
• Turn over new shots and keep dailies and templates current.
• Make sure all deliverables going to the client are right first time.
• Assist in preparing plates and packages for external vendors.
• Collaborate with production to maintain scheduling and quality standards.

Skills

VFX editing

Editorial workflow

Communication

Quality control (QC)

Deadline-driven

UK work rights

Tools

Nuke Studio

Hiero

ShotGrid

ftrack

Flow Production Tracking

Job description

1920 is looking for a freelance VFX Editor to keep our shots, edits and deliveries moving cleanly through the pipeline. Working in Nuke Studio and Hiero, you\'ll be the link between editorial, production and the 2D team: turning over new shots, keeping dailies and templates current, and making sure everything that goes to the client is right first time

Essential

• Proven experience as a VFX Editor or VFX Assistant Editor in a facility environment

• Strong working knowledge of Nuke Studio and Hiero, including conforms, retimes and timeline management

• Solid understanding of the VFX pipeline: plates, elements, versioning, frame ranges and handles

• A sharp eye for QC, catching dead frames, comp issues and version mismatches before they reach the client

• Highly organised, with clear communication across production, editorial and the 2D team

• Comfortable working to tight review and delivery deadlines

• Experience with production tracking tools (e.g. ShotGrid / Flow Production Tracking or ftrack)

• Experience preparing plates and packages for external vendors

• Familiarity with colour pipelines (ACES, OCIO) and common delivery formats

• An existing right to work in the UK, as we\'re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role