VFX Editor - Vendor Side (Los Angeles, California)

Location: Los Angeles, CA (hybrid)Employment Type: Full-TimeCompensation: Salary, Pay $80,000-$95,000 DOE DigitalFilm Tree (DFT) is a veteran post-production and production facility in Los Angeles at the forefront of cloud-based dailies, remote editorial, VFX, finishing, and archival services. We’re also an industry leader in cybersecurity for media & entertainment, with ongoing R&D that drives innovation. Role Overview: The VFX Editor serves as the primary liaison between client editorial and our internal VFX team, ensuring accurate, efficient, and well-organized workflows throughout production. This role requires a strong understanding of editorial and VFX pipelines, exceptional data management skills, and the ability to maintain frame-accurate sequences and deliverables under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced production environment. They communicate effectively across departments, anticipate and troubleshoot workflow issues, and take a hands-on, collaborative approach to supporting artists, supervisors, producers, and clients. Responsibilities: Receive, review, and process incoming client materials, including reference cuts, audio, camera data, and shot turnovers. Identify discrepancies or missing information and communicate issues promptly.Ingest and organize client materials in Ftrack; conform incoming shot data to internal pipeline naming conventions; renumber frames, verify take selections, and maintain accurate shot tracking databases.Maintain and update project sequences as new client cuts arrive, tracking frame-accurate timing changes, editorial updates, and scope adjustments.Organize and document VFX assets and work in progress; prepare and deliver previews, approved high-resolution final VFX plates, and other required materials to client editorial.Import and export VFX media for internal review and client delivery, and organize and lead internal review sessions with VFX Supervisors.Identify and resolve turnover, conform, and media management issues; develop clear, scalable workflows that can be consistently followed by multiple operators. Skills Required:3+ years of experience as a VFX Editor, preferably on the vendor side.Expert proficiency in DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro and relevant Adobe Creative Cloud applications.Strong proficiency with Ftrack (or ShotGrid/Flow), FileMaker Pro, Airtable, and Google Workspace for shot tracking, asset management, and production documentation.Thorough understanding of VFX pipelines, post-production workflows, and the integration of CG and live-action elements.Strong technical knowledge of digital camera formats, codecs, aspect ratios, color spaces (including ACES and LUTs), timecode systems, and file transfer protocols such as MediaShuttle, Aspera and FTP.Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage high-volume, fast-moving episodic television workflows.Ability to remain calm and adaptable under pressure while responding to shifting priorities, last-minute editorial changes, and urgent requests.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information clearly between artists, supervisors, producers, and client editorial.Willingness to work late evenings as production schedules require. Skills Preffered:Familiarity with Nuke, After Effects, or RV for pulling plates, reviewing artist work, and supporting VFX reviews.Ability to create quick temporary comps, slap comps, and retimes to support artists and provide immediate visual guidance to production.Experience working in a Linux-based studio environment; basic Bash or Python scripting skills are a plus. Soft Skills We Value:Interdisciplinary: You bring a mix of skills beyond your job titleTransparent Communicator: You keep everyone in the loopCurious & Adaptive: You challenge "how it’s always been done" Additional informationThis is a hybrid position based in Los Angeles, CA. Candidates must reside in the Los Angeles area and be legally authorized to work in the United States. Relocation assistance is not available.Salary will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and the requirements of the role.A reliable internet connection via Ethernet is required for remote work, along with availability for team meetings and reviews during Pacific Time business hours.This description outlines the primary responsibilities of the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please include a cover letter and resume with your application to this link: https://airtable.com/appq9OIgx0DM8CGoq/pagEXWCD0ATkRJd65/form DFT offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, group life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.Employment and/or education history verification may be required as part of the hiring process. If you’re looking to join an innovative, collaborative team that values both technical excellence and the people behind the work, we’d love to hear from you!