This is a Full Time Job

We are seeking a talented and experienced Visual Effects Editor to join our PXO Germany team, based out of our studio in Stuttgart. As a Visual Effects Editor, you will play a crucial role in the post-production process, working closely with our VFX team to create stunning visual effects sequences for our projects.

Requirements
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Visual Effects Editor or a related post-production role
• Proficiency in DaVinci Resolve and Adobe video and photo editing packages
• Familiarity with shot tracking database system Shotgrid, Excel, and other productivity software tools
• Strong understanding of the visual effects process and terminology
• Excellent knowledge of editing techniques, colour grading, and compositing
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and meet project deadlines
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for visual storytelling and composition
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities
• Collaborate with the VFX team to understand project requirements and objectives.
• Manage sequence and shot turnovers to VFX, including all VFX elements and reference plates.
• Generate count sheets, plate line-up information, and translate data into the online shot tracking database (ShotGrid).
• Perform media preparation and format conversions to meet show needs in cooperation with pipeline.
• Create reference sequences to represent directors' creative intent for each shot, at correct frame length, for final delivery.
• Manage and document the turnover of shots from editorial through to delivery including ingesting new media into pipeline.
• Communicate with client editorial and track all stages of the client cuts.
• Update sequences with any changes to the cut and communicate changes to the VFX team.
• Output JPEG shot frames to Production for storyboarding and Production database use.
• Cut in VFX works in progress and finals into master cut sequences, confirm timing, line-ups, and that the work matches what was requested in shot turnover sheets.
• Quality control checks of all VFX shots as shots are submitted for reviews.
• Host any necessary VFX editorial review for VFX supervisors, as well as editors and directors.
• Maintain database of shot turnover sheets, as well as shot finals sheets, to be used as documentation for final conform.
• Show wrap-up including finals reel, layoff of movie files and consolidating media.
• Communicate effectively with the VFX team to address any technical issues or challenges.
• Maintain a high level of quality and attention to detail in all aspects of visual effects editing.