Senior Showreel Editor

BOT VFX; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

BOT VFX in Tamil Nadu seeks a Senior VFX Showreel Editor to transform our archive into punchy, market-facing showreels for client presentations and pitches.

Lead the creative edit, ensure rapid turnarounds, and align reels with sales goals. Collaborate with VFX Supervisors and Creative Heads to preserve high-end visuals and narrative rhythm across platforms.

Proficiency in Premiere Pro or Avid, Frame.io, and strong asset management are essential for end-to-end delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in VFX editorial or high-end post-production with a showreel portfolio.
• Excellent media management for large archives.
• Advanced command of Premiere Pro and Avid; Frame.io familiarity.
• Strong storytelling, montage pacing, and audio integration.
• Experience collaborating with executives and sales teams.
• End-to-end editorial workflow from concept to final delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative edit, rhythm, and pacing for master reels and project showreels.
• Deliver rapid-turnaround edits and variations for pitches and client requests.
• Align reel structure with client needs and market positioning with Sales.
• Collaborate with VFX Supervisors and Creative Heads to capture visual standards.
• Manage the approval process and integrate executive feedback efficiently.
• Oversee finish, color integration, and conforming for distribution.

Job description

The Senior VFX Showreel Editor is responsible for translating the studio’s portfolio into high-impact, market-facing showreels. Working closely with Creative Leadership, Marketing, and Sales, this role transforms complex VFX shot archives into compelling, narrative-driven promotional reels that elevate the studio’s brand across client presentations, pitch decks, and commercial reels.

Key Responsibilities

• Editorial Strategy & Assembly: Lead the creative edit, rhythm, and pacing for studio master reels, department breakdowns, and specialized project showreels.
• Rapid Turnaround & Efficiency: Deliver quick-turnaround edits and customized reel variations to meet urgent sales pitches and client requests.
• Commercial & Sales Alignment: Collaborate directly with Sales and Business Development teams to align shot curation and reel structure with prospective client needs and market positioning.
• Creative Collaboration: Partner with VFX Supervisors and Creative Heads to capture the visual standard and technical complexity of the studio's work without requiring micro-level shot selection guidance.
• Review & Approval Management: Drive the approval process through creative leadership, integrating executive feedback efficiently to deliver publish-ready cuts.
• Finish & Asset Oversight: Oversee final polish, color integration, and conforming to ensure all reels meet high-end distribution standards across target platforms.

Requirements

• 5+ Years of Experience: Proven track record in VFX editorial, high-end post-production, or film trailer houses, with a portfolio of master reels.
• Organizational Excellence: Highly organized with strong media management skills to efficiently maintain, track, and retrieve assets from extensive VFX archives.
• Advanced Technical Command: Expertise in primary NLEs (Premiere Pro, Avid, or equivalent) alongside familiarity with color-managed, multi-format VFX pipelines and review platforms (Frame.io).
• Storytelling & Pacing Mastery: Exceptional instincts for montage pacing, shot selection, audio integration, and visual rhythm.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Demonstrated ability to interface seamlessly with Executives and BOT Internal Team to balance artistic quality with business goals.
• Autonomous Execution: Proactive problem solver who thrives in managing end-to-end editorial workflows from initial concept through final delivery.