Plastic Wax is hiring

Freelance VFX Editor

Contract
Hybrid in Sydney, Australia

We are Plastic Wax - an independent and award-winning animation studio specializing in pre-rendered and in-engine animation, visual effects, motion capture, compositing, and a turnkey variety of creative services. For nearly 30 years our talented crew have worked with some of the world's most beloved properties, including Mortal Kombat, Game of Thrones, Epic Mickey, Subnautica, and many more.


We have exciting new projects on the horizon, and are currently taking applications for Freelance VFX Editors.


We have built an international reputation for creating award-winning, cinematic content for partners such as Warner Bros., Marvel, Disney, Sony, Nickelodeon, HBO, Microsoft, Netflix, NBCUniversal and Fortnite.


Responsibilities:

  • Manage existing project timelines and updates across multiple shows
  • Export working edits for departmental, creative and production reviews
  • Ensure all data is updated in ShotGrid
  • Manage client deliverable exports
  • Quality control of all deliverables
  • Strong understanding of Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Working knowledge of full Animation Pipeline
  • Engage with Producers/Production, Dept Supervisor


Qualifications & Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree or previous editing experience in a CG or VFX studio
  • Understanding of CG/VFX principles, editing and storytelling to communicate ideas
  • Experience with Premiere Pro and Shotgrid
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Good problem-solving and technical skills
  • Proven ability to manage time and meet deadlines
  • Proven ability to work as autonomously and as part of a team
  • Able to edit quickly in a fast paced environment
  • Positive and Proactive


Benefits:

  • Option for remote work for the right candidate
  • Stylish Sydney office with hybrid work approach
  • Competitive salary or day rates
  • Supportive work environment with an emphasis on career progression
  • Work on world renowned IPs


Please ensure you advise the following:

  • Availability
  • Showreel/portfolio link
  • Day rate in AUD
  • Current location
  • Right to work in Australia/Visa Status and any relevant information
Plastic Wax Animation is a visual effects, 3D art, animation and production studio specialising in content for the videogame and film industries.

Based in Sydney, Australia and established in 1997; Plastic Wax has produced a wide range of award winning trailers for games, television and film. Some notable works include; Bioshock Infinite, Saints Row 3, Darksiders 2, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Tomb Raider, Civilization V, Fallout: New Vegas and Lego Marvel Super Heroes.

The company boasts a state of the art 24 camera Vicon MX40 in house motion capture system, and a 500 machine dedicated render farm.

Plastic Wax has seen considerable growth over the past decade and is now considered one of the worlds leading CG trailer and cinematic studios.
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