VFX Editor

The VFX Editor at DNEG is a crucial part of the Editorial team, responsible for managing all editorial tasks for shows. This includes keeping cuts updated with the latest scans, maintaining shot and VFX databases, and liaising with client editorial. The role also involves assisting with client sessions, creating promotional material and showreels, and training junior team members. Candidates must have strong technical skills in editing software and a deep understanding of the VFX pipeline.

Must Have

• 3-5 years experience in a VFX Editorial Department.
• High proficiency in Adobe Premiere and Davinci Resolve.
• Expert understanding of all editorial tools.
• Firm understanding of VFX process, terminology, LUTS, and colour space.
• Good understanding of Film and HD video formats, files, frame rates, and resolutions.
• Experience with encoding/transcoding, video codecs, and file formats.
• Proficiency in Adobe Media Encoder, Shotgrid, and 2k playback software (Baselight, Framecycler, RV).
• Experience handling scan turnovers, Client Edits, publishing edit refs and reference materials.
• Ability to QC and approve outgoing materials for Client Review and Final Delivery.
• Strong understanding of video codecs, resolutions, and file formats like EXRs, JPEG, DPXs.
• Familiarity with reading count-sheets, updating frame ranges, and understanding retimes/reracks/split comps.
• Experience editing company showreels for marketing and bid teams.

Good to Have

• Nuke
• Photoshop
• Basic Fedora Linux knowledge
• Understanding of film key-code
• After Effects

Description

The Editorial team at Double Negative is essential for the production of our shows. Working hand in hand with our production team, the VFX Editor is responsible for handling all editorial tasks required by a show.

Production will rely on the VFX Editor to have a thorough knowledge of all cuts, keeping them updated with the latest scans while also maintaining shot and VFX databases.You’ll liaise directly with client editorial and be the editorial point of contact on behalf of the internal production and artists. You will also assist in running client session within DNEG.

There is also a creative element to the role and you’ll be asked to assist the PR and HR teams with promotional material and in-house initiatives. Throughout the year, the company also requests new showreels highlighting our work on shows.

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

Must Have

• At least 3-5 years experience working in a VFX Editorial Department.
• Demonstrate high level of proficiency in Adobe Premiere and Davinci Resolve preferred
• Expert understanding of all editorial tools.
• A firm understanding of the VFX process and terminology, LUTS and colour space.
• Good understanding of Film and HD video formats, files, frame rates and resolutions.
• Encoding/transcoding experience, sound understanding of video codecs and file formats.
• Experience using Adobe Media Encoder, Shotgrid and 2k playback software, such as Baselight, Framecycler or RV.
• Must have experience handling scan turnovers, Client Edits, publishing edit refs and reference materials
• Ability to QC and approve outgoing materials for Client Review and Final Delivery
• Strong understanding of video codecs, resolutions, and other file formats such as EXRs, JPEG and DPXs
• Familiarity reading count-sheets, updating frame ranges, and understanding retimes/reracks/split comps.
• Experience editing company showreels for marketing and bid teams

Nice to Have

• Nuke
• Photoshop
• Fedora Linux (basic)
• Understand film key-code
• After Effects

About You

• Problem solver
• Organized
• Ability to multi task
• Quick on your feet
• Excellent communicator

Permanent Position

The ideal candidate must have the right to work in Australia.

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).

At DNEG, we fundamentally believe that embracing our differences is a vital component of our collective success. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment for our global teams, where everyone feels they matter and belong. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of background, experience or disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments or support during the application process, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We look forward to meeting you!