PXO creates industry-leading Virtual Production and Visual Effects for premium Film and Episodic content. With over 20 industry awards and nominations, PXO, a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, is a trusted partner for storytellers and showrunners worldwide. The company has been creating iconic work since 2001, from Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award winning Hugo and HBO’s Emmy winning Game of Thrones , House of the Dragon, through to Amazon’s The Boys , Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp : Quantumania and many more.
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.Benefits
Pixomondo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
Benefits may vary by location due to regional regulations and company policies.
PXO does not accept resumes from recruiters. Unsolicited resumes are accepted directly from candidates only. PXO will not pay any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.