VFX Editor

Scanline VFX; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning leader in visual effects is seeking a VFX Editor to bridge client editorial and production teams. This role involves tracking edits, managing media, and ensuring quality control of VFX shots. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the VFX pipeline and be proficient in industry-standard software. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and creativity, where your contributions will help shape the future of visual storytelling. If you're passionate about visual effects and ready to explore new possibilities, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of VFX pipeline and terminology.
• Proficient in Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with client editorial and tracks all stages of edits.
• Maintains production database and verifies correct media usage.
• Quality control checks of VFX shots submitted for reviews.

Skills

VFX pipeline understanding

Avid Media Composer

Adobe Premiere

Davinci Resolve

Video codecs knowledge

Color science understanding

Shot tracking database systems

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

Flow Production Tracking

Google Suite

Job description

The VFX Editor is responsible for tracking, interpreting and confirming all editorial related information, while acting as the liaison between the client side editorial department and our internal production teams. They incorporate all required versions of visual effects shots into the current edits of sequences and have the ability to create a functioning environment where the VFX Supervisor can evaluate a shot in sequence.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicates with client editorial and tracks all stages of the client edits, internal edits and iterations
• Maintains the production database (Flow Production Tracking) with line up and count sheet information and verifies correct plates, frame ranges and color are being used by the artists, as well as provides information and clarification when needed
• Conforms internal sequences with any changes to the edit and communicates changes and updates references to the VFX production teams in a timely manner
• Prepares sequence edits and minicuts for clients when required
• Quality control checks of VFX shots submitted for editorial reviews
• Manages media and project files using Avid Media Composer and a shared storage system (Nexis)
• Edits showreels, marketing materials and internal presentations

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the VFX pipeline, process’ and terminology
• Proficient in Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere and Davinci Resolve
• Knowledge and understanding of video codecs and transcoding
• Good understanding of color science - CDL, LUTS and color space
• Familiar with shot tracking database systems (Flow Production Tracking), Google Suite and other productivity software tools
• Ability to edit creative visual reels while incorporating sound design
• Strong team player with good communication skills
• Strong ability to multitask and meet deadlines while working under tight schedule

About Us

Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 7 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich (will cease to operate by year's end), Seoul, and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar — both within our workplace and throughout our industry.

We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas.

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Powered by Netflix

Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, we continue to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients.

Come as you are

We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.

We will only consider applicants based in Seoul or surroundings, or those willing to relocate.