Assistant VFX Editor

The multi-Oscar-winning creative Film & Episodic studio, at Framestore has worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.

Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.

The assistant visual effects editor assists the VFX editor in providing support to the supervision, production and artist teams as well as working with other support departments. They help to ensure that reviews run smoothly and that artists have the correct reference and cut details.

What you’ll do:

Assisting the VFX Editor in:

• Processing turnover and keeping edits and databases up to date

• Importing and checking new versions of vfx shots into Avid

• Providing reference to artists, eg. witness cameras, line up, retime, resize reference to artists

• Managing Avid media and storage

• Maintaining editorial info in databases

• Having an expert understanding of all editorial tools

• Making and requesting selects for additional media requests e.g. element shoots

• Liaising with Framestore Editorial at other offices

• Liaising with cutting rooms when appropriate

• Preparing for and driving dailies sessions and client meetings and deliveries

• Working closely with internal production, artists and other support departments providing advice, reference, information and files when needed

• Cutting showreels and project reels

• Ensuring the review suites are kept at a high standard

• Respecting confidentiality and media security policies

Essential Skills:

• Solid experience and demonstrable proficiency using editing software

• A understanding and interest in visual effects

• An understanding of film and digital formats, files, frame rates, resolutions, colourspace and codecs

• Experience using spreadsheets and databases and editing and presentation software

• Excellent problem solving skills and self motivated and keen to learn new skills and applications and help to develop new tools and workflow

• Excellent communication skills

• A strong multi-tasker

• Diligent and meticulous

• A team player

• Remain calm and focused under pressure

• Possess a love of film and VFX

You might also have:

• Working knowledge of Framestore editorial and production databases and software, eg. Shotgun, Avid, RV, Cinesync, Photoshop, Linux, VLC, Keynote, Baselight

Accessibility Statement

Our Melbourne studio is fully accessible, with step-free entry, accessible toilets, and quiet spaces available. We are committed to supporting disabled colleagues and providing an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Application Process & Deadline

To apply, please complete the linked application form or email your resume and portfolio to [email protected] with the subject line: [Assistant VFX Editor - Melbourne].

We review all applications manually and do not use artificial intelligence to screen candidates. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know—we are happy to accommodate your needs.