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VFX Editor

England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

VFX Editor

2 Hours ago • All levels • Editorial

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Job Description

The VFX Editor at DNEG is responsible for managing all editorial tasks, liaising with production and client editorial teams, maintaining VFX databases, and QC'ing materials. This role requires a strong understanding of VFX processes, editorial tools (Premiere, Media Encoder, Baselight/Hiero/RV), and common film/video formats. The VFX Editor will also train and mentor junior staff, contribute to promotional materials, and potentially assist in client review sessions. A creative element is involved, requiring collaboration with PR and internal teams.

Must have:

VFX Editorial experience
Adobe Premiere proficiency
Understanding of editorial workflows
VFX process knowledge
Film/video format understanding
Experience with Shotgrid/Shotgun

Good to have:

Avid Media Composer
DaVinci Resolve
Linux OS experience
Nuke knowledge
After Effects & Photoshop skills

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Description

Position at DNEG

The Editorial team at DNEG is essential for the smooth running of our shows. Working hand in hand with our Production teams, the VFX Editor is responsible for handling all DNEG editorial tasks required for a project.

The DNEG Production teams will rely on the VFX Editor to have a thorough knowledge of all cuts, keeping them updated with the latest scans and retimes whilst also maintaining VFX databases with up to date editorial information.You’ll liaise directly with the client Editorial team and be the editorial point of contact on behalf of the DNEG Production teams and artists. You will be responsible for QC’ing turnover material entering and client versions leaving the facility. You may also be called upon to assist in running client or internal review sessions within DNEG.

There is a creative element to the role and you’ll be asked to assist the PR and internal teams with show based promotional material and in-house initiatives.

Training our Editorial Assistants and Assistant VFX Editors is a core part of being a VFX Editor. It is important you have the drive to train, encourage and support those working beneath you and delegate work fairly to promote a rewarding training environment.

Must Haves

Experience working in a VFX Editorial department.
High level of proficiency in Adobe Premiere.
A thorough understanding of common Editorial tools and workflows.
A firm understanding of the VFX process, terminology, LUTs and colour spaces.
Good understanding of common film and video formats, timecode, file types and frame rates.
Experience using Adobe Media Encoder and multimedia playback software, such as Baselight, Hiero or RV.
Experience of database management and use of Shotgrid / Shotgun.

Nice to Have

Experience with Avid Media Composer or DaVinci Resolve
Prior use of a Linux OS
Familiarity with Nuke
Knowledge of After Effects and Photoshop

About You

Problem solver
Organised
Excellent communicator
Ability to multitask
Adaptable
Self motivated
Calm and focused under pressure

About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).

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About The Company

DNEG

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DNEG is a world-leading visual entertainment services company for the creation of feature film, television, and multiplatform content, with worldwide offices and studios across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

DNEG’s critically acclaimed work has earned the company seven Academy Awards® for Best Visual Effects and numerous BAFTA, Primetime EMMY® Awards and VES Awards for its high-quality VFX work.

Visit www.dneg.com for DNEG’s current and upcoming projects on behalf of Hollywood and global studio and production company.