VFX Editor

Job Title: VFX EditorDepartment: Motion Post-ProductionEmployment Type: Project-Based Freelance to Start Transition to Full Time Location: On-site, ManhattanSalary: $59,000 - $84,000 per year, based on experience Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly organized and technically proficient VFX Editor to join our post-production team. In this role, you will act as the vital communication bridge and workflow anchor between our creative editorial team, the VFX Supervisors, and external VFX vendors. You will manage the entire lifecycle of a visual effects shot—from initial temporary mockups and vendor turnovers to tracking iterations and cutting final frames into the master timeline.Core ResponsibilitiesTimeline Management: Integrate temporary mockups, progressive vendor versions, and final VFX elements cleanly into the master edit timelineVFX Turnovers: Prepare, check, and export precise EDLs, XMLs, raw plates, audio references, and detailed tracking sheets for vendor handoffsDatabase & Shot Tracking: Maintain a meticulous shot-tracking database (e.g., ShotGrid/Flow Production Tracking) monitoring frame counts, handles, and version historiesTemp VFX Creation: Generate temporary comps, split screens, speed ramps and green screens is a plusQuality Control: Conform incoming VFX frames to verify accurate line-up, resolution, color space mapping, and frame-rate consistencyRequired Skills & QualificationsTechnical Mastery: 3+ years of professional experience as a VFX Editor or Assistant VFX Editor using DaVinci Resolve and Nuke StudioVFX Pipeline Knowledge: Deep familiarity with compositing workflows (Adobe After Effects, Nuke), file formats (EXR, DPX, ProRes), and color pipelines (ACES, LUTs)Meticulous Organization: Extreme attention to detail regarding frame-accuracy, timecode math, and complex folder structuresClear Communication: Ability to articulate technical pipeline bottlenecks to creative teams and translate creative feedback into actionable technical instructionsPlatform Experience: Hand-on experience with production tracking software such as ShotGrid/Flow, or equivalent data management toolsPreferred Perks & BenefitsCompetitive salary based on project scale and experienceComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance packageHow to ApplySend your resume and reel to hiring@glossvfx.com