VFX Editor

Framestore; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Framestore in New York is seeking a VFX Editor to join our Editorial team on exciting projects within our Integrated Advertising Division. The role supports conforming edits, EDL management, and client reviews in a fast-paced environment.

We value proactive, collaborative editors with 3+ years of experience, strong editing workflows, and knowledge of Hiero or other NLEs. This role offers hybrid work and a competitive pay range.

Qualifications

• 3+ years professional experience as a VFX Editor on advertising, episodic, or feature films.
• Strong understanding of core editing workflow principles (EDL management, formats, frame rates, colorspace).
• Working knowledge of Hiero or another NLE (FCP, Avid, Smoke).
• Knowledge of ACES, ARRI and RED color formats is desirable.
• Excellent organization and communication skills; proactive and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Conform and maintain project edit timelines via client EDL/XML, ensuring frame accuracy.
• Maintain up-to-date edit and audio mix while accommodating changing EDLs from clients.
• Collaborate with VFX Supervisors and Producers to understand project status.
• Own your workload with time management and feedback actions.
• Prepare and output client WIPs and distribute to VFX departments.
• Develop and refine a VFX editorial pipeline with Framestore teams.
• Organize and prepare edits for distribution to various VFX departments.
• Manage per-shot versions and changing EDLs during reviews.

Skills

VFX Editor experience

EDL/XML workflow

NLE proficiency

Color spaces knowledge

Camera formats knowledge

Client communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Hiero

Final Cut Pro

Avid Media Composer

Smoke

Job description

This is a full-time staff position with benefits, operating on a hybrid work model. Candidates must be based locally in New York City or the surrounding area at the time of hire.

Framestore's New York office is looking for a VFX Editor to join our growing team on some new and exciting projects within our Integrated Advertising Division.

The Editorial department is a busy and energetic workplace and forms the central hub around which our larger VFX jobs are built. It is responsible for all VFX shot management, edit updates, wip deliveries and client reviews.

The VFX Editor must be highly self-motivated, proactive, able to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external clients. The VFX Editor must have a fundamental understanding of a large scale centralized server environment, basic knowledge of video color space, and practical experience with professional editing techniques.

What You’ll Do

• Conform & maintain project edit timelines via client EDL/XML ensuring frame accuracy of entire project
• Maintain up to date edit and audio mix while accommodating constantly changing EDLs from clients
• Work closely with VFX Supervisors and Producers to maintain in-depth understanding of a project's status
• Take responsibility and ownership of project, time management, and feedback from Supervisors & Producers
• Update end of day edits and output client WIPs to Framestore's web-browser (Front2)
• Build upon and refine a VFX editorial pipeline in conjunction with other Framestore facilities
• Organizing and preparing edits for distribution to various VFX departments
• Maintaining an up to date edit whilst taking into account changing EDLs from clients as well as per shot versions from VFX departments
• Preparing for and operating NLE system during internal and client reviews
• Taking responsibility for own workload, time management and notes/feedback actions required by Supervisors/Producer
• 3+ years professional experience as a VFX Editor working on advertising, episodic, or feature films
• A thorough understanding of core editing workflow principles (EDL management, formats, frame rates, colorspace etc).
• A working knowledge of Hiero or (at least) a knowledge of another NLE (FCP, Avid, Smoke).
• Knowledge of and an interest in color spaces, is desirable - in particular knowledge of ACES, ARRI and RED camera color formats
• Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills, ability to think on your feet
• A polite and respectful attitude towards clients
• A pro-active and collaborative work ethic
• A strong eye for detail and a meticulous nature
• The ability to multitask, prioritize and problem solve
• A working knowledge of different professional cameras: R3D, Canon, Phantom, Arri Alexa

You might also have

• Knowledge of The Foundry's Hiero software
• Knowledge of shotgun or equivalent asset management systems a plus
• Familiarity with Render Farms
• A working knowledge of a modern, professional VFX pipeline
• Experience in dealing and communicating with clients
• Python programming knowledge

New York Pay Range: $75,000 - $85,000 per year, exempt.

The posted range describes the minimum to maximum range for this job description in the state of New York. The range is posted in accordance with the New York City Pay Transparency Law. The range for this same position may be lower or higher in markets outside of New York City. Pay is dependent on the applicant's relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.