Video Editor

2 Hours ago • All levels • Video Editing

Job Summary

Job Description

The Just Won't Die Studio is seeking a highly skilled and creative Video Editor for a new IP targeting console and PC. This role involves being the sole owner of audio and sound design, requiring a self-starter capable of both artistic and technical aspects. The ideal candidate will have an excellent eye for detail, strong technical abilities, and a passion for creating immersive video experiences that enhance player immersion. Responsibilities include owning and delivering video experience areas, creating narrative-enhancing sound design, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive video direction. The position requires knowledge of Unreal Engine 5, experience with marketing materials in game development, proficiency in editing software, and familiarity with special effects, 3D, and compositing.
Must have:
  • Knowledge of Unreal Engine 5
  • Experience in game dev marketing
  • Proficiency in editing software (Avid, Premiere, etc.)
  • Demonstrable video editing portfolio
  • Familiarity with special effects, 3D, compositing
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to take direction
  • Inputting music, dialogue, graphics, effects
  • Creating rough and final cuts
  • Ensuring logical sequencing and smooth running
  • Consulting with stakeholders
  • Learning new systems quickly
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Passion for playing and making games
  • Strong communication for sound design
Good to have:
  • Experience with GaaS games marketing
  • Experience in documentary
  • Experience with playtest footage
  • Experience with external vendors
  • Knowledge of timing, motivation, continuity
  • Creative mind and storytelling skills
  • Implementing new editing technologies

Job Details

Video Editor

Job Description

The Just Won’t Die Studio is looking for a highly-skilled, driven and deeply creative Video Editor to work on an exciting new and original IP for console and PC. You’ll be the sole owner of audio and sound design.

We need someone who’s a self-starter, capable of both the artistic and technical elements of sound design - the role requires an excellent eye for detail, a solid technical ability and a strong desire to create incredible, innovative video experiences.

If you understand the importance of delivering visceral video engagement within a game experience, and how subtle detail and emotionally driven video can enhance a player’s immersion and have a desire for excellence, then we’d very much like to hear from you.

The ideal candidate would have industry knowledge and a passion for games. The position is in-house and based in Cambridge, UK.

Skills and Experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Own, and deliver to quality, areas of the project’s video experience

  • Create and integrate narrative-enhancing, immersive sound design

  • Work closely with the key stakeholders and to drive video direction for the game

REQUIRED:

  • Knowledge of Unreal Engine 5

  • Understanding and experience in the production of marketing materials in the video games development industry context

  • Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages (e.g. Avid Media Composer, Lightworks, Premiere, After Effects and Final Cut).

  • Demonstrable video editing ability with a strong portfolio

  • Familiarity with special effects, 3D and compositing

  • Ability to work to tight deadlines.

  • Take a brief to grasp the production team’s needs and specifications

  • Input music, dialogues, graphics and effects

  • Create rough and final cuts

  • Ensure logically sequencing and smooth running

  • Consult with stakeholders from production to the post-production process

  • Learning new systems quickly

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • A passion for playing and making games

  • Strong communication skills coupled with the ability to deliver great sound design

GREAT TO HAVE:

  • Experience with GaaS games and associated marketing

  • Experience in documentary

  • Experience in working with playtests footage

  • Experience working with external vendors and contractors

  • Thorough knowledge of timing, motivation and continuity

  • Creative mind and storytelling skills

  • Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and the industry’s best practices to maximise efficiency

YOU SHOULD HAVE:

  • A highly positive and proactive work ethic

  • Ability to drive your role alone

  • Excellent communication for when collaborating with others is required

  • A desire to learn and improve

To apply

  • You must be eligible to work in the UK

  • The role is office based in Cambridge - however, due to the current pandemic, you will be required to work from home until further notice

  • Send your covering letter, CV and portfolio to contact@justwontdie.com

About Just Won’t Die

We’re gamers. We’re powered by passion, and purpose-driven, and although we’ve been doing this for the last two decades, we still wouldn’t trade our day jobs for anything else in the world. Based in Cambridge, UK, the Just Won’t Die team was founded by the multi-award-winning game studio behind both enhanced-reality pioneer PlayFusion and prior to that, Jagex, the UK’s largest independent games developer and publisher.

Collectively, our team has over 150 game credits including some of the best-selling franchises in video game history, multiple Hugo Award nominations and best-selling books, as well as numerous granted patents.

Find out more about us at www.justwontdie.com

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