Associate VFX Editor - ILM London

We are looking for an 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. Key responsibilities include maintaining Shotgrid database, updating frame ranges, managing Avid projects, outputting sequence files, creating minicuts, and assisting in show wrap-up.

Must Have

• 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.
• Output sequence movie files, AIFF audio files, and EDLs for internal pipeline.
• Work with production to create minicuts for client sends.
• Assist in show wrap-up including: layoff of movie files, finals reel, archiving, returning assets to client.
• Work with Production and TAs to process and organize I/O material from clients or external sources.
• Liaise directly with client VFX Editorial or Production team, communicate any queries or errors as needed.
• 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.

Job Summary:

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 external sources.
• 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 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.**

About Industrial Light & Magic:

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with ILM (UK) Ltd., which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.

ILM (UK) Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.