Vfx Editor

Summary

Join MIRA Safety, a leading provider of PPE, as a VFX Editor specializing in 2D animation and CGI. This contract-based, remote position offers flexible hours and allows you to integrate visual effects and CGI into film and video productions. You will collaborate with various teams, manage assets, and ensure quality control. The ideal candidate possesses technical proficiency, creative storytelling ability, and experience with relevant software. Compensation is up to USD 2,500 per month. This role provides opportunities to work on high-profile projects and grow your career within a supportive and innovative environment.

Requirements

• Possess a degree or diploma in film production, animation, visual effects, CGI, or a related field
• Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in VFX editing or a similar role, with at least 2 years working with CGI and 2D animation
• Be proficient in editing tools (e.g., Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro), compositing software (e.g., After Effects, Nuke), and CGI tools (e.g., Autodesk Maya, Blender, Houdini)
• Have a strong understanding of CGI pipelines, including modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, and rendering
• Be proficient in 2D animation tools such as Adobe Animate or Toon Boom Harmony
• Have familiarity with industry-standard file formats, rendering techniques, and media management
• Have a deep understanding of animation and CGI principles, including timing, physics, and storytelling
• Be able to adapt to various artistic styles, from stylized animation to photo-realistic CGI
• Possess excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Have strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams
• Possess a problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to overcoming technical challenges

Responsibilities

• Edit and composite 2D animated and CGI elements into sequences, ensuring proper timing, pacing, and continuity
• Work with 3D artists to review, refine, and seamlessly incorporate CGI assets into live-action or animated sequences
• Ensure CGI elements align with the creative vision and match the production quality
• Collaborate with animators to incorporate 2D animations into VFX shots, maintaining stylistic and technical consistency
• Organize and maintain the sequence timeline, tracking shot versions, CGI assets, and animation updates to ensure accurate and timely deliveries
• Edit previsualization and animatic sequences to establish timing and continuity for complex VFX and CGI shots
• Manage media assets and ensure accurate shot turnovers between editorial, VFX, 3D, and 2D animation teams
• Review VFX, CGI, and animated shots for technical and creative accuracy, ensuring they meet production specifications before final delivery
• Act as a bridge between the VFX, animation, and CGI teams, ensuring clear communication of requirements, feedback, and deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of motion capture workflows

Benefits

• Remote position on a flexible schedule
• Earn up to USD 2,500 per month
• Collaborate on exciting, high-profile projects with a team of industry-leading professionals
• Access to state-of-the-art technology and resources for VFX, animation, and CGI production
• Opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and innovative work environment