Lead Course Editor

ActionVFX transformed the VFX industry by creating the world's leading library of professional visual effects assets. Now we're doing the same for education. ActionVFX Academy is building the premier destination for VFX artists to master emerging technologies, learn from industry leaders, and accelerate their careers. We're looking for an exceptional Lead Course Editor to help make that happen.

This isn't a role for someone who simply edits videos. It's for someone who obsesses over the learner experience. Someone who notices the details everyone else misses. Someone who believes educational content can be every bit as engaging, cinematic, and polished as the best documentaries, YouTube channels, and MasterClass productions.

You'll own the post-production process, help establish the creative standards for every Academy course, lead our growing network of freelance editors, and work alongside our product team to create learning experiences that thousands of artists around the world will rely on to grow their career.

If you're an editor who's ready for more ownership, more influence, and the opportunity to help build something from the ground up, we'd love to meet you.

Who We Are:

At ActionVFX, our mission is to empower VFX artists with the tools to achieve creative and financial freedom.

For more than a decade, we've built industry-leading visual effects assets used by artists and studios around the world on projects including Stranger Things, Spider-Man: Far From Home, The Walking Dead, Jack Ryan, Call of Duty, and thousands of other productions.

Today, we're expanding that mission through ActionVFX Academy, designed to help artists master emerging technologies, and build sustainable, successful careers. Through professional courses, practice footage, and hands-on learning experiences, we're equipping artists with the knowledge and confidence to do their best work.

Whether we're creating assets or courses, everything we build is driven by the same purpose: helping VFX artists unlock more creative opportunities, greater career success, and the freedom to do the work they love.

What You’ll Own:

• Craft Exceptional Learning Experiences
  • Edit Academy courses from raw footage through final review.
  • Shape pacing, storytelling, and visuals to create engaging, easy-to-follow learning experiences.
  • Design graphics, motion graphics, and branded elements that elevate every course while following ActionVFX brand guidelines. 
• Own Post-Production

• • Lead the post-production process across multiple Academy courses.
  • Deliver polished edits that are ready for final review.
  • Continuously improve editing workflows, quality standards, and production efficiency.
  • Keep all projects organized for efficient editing, delivery, and archiving. 

• Lead Freelance Editors

• • Coordinate and support our network of freelance editors.
  • Provide editors with templates for editing and graphics so they stay on brand and can work efficiently.
  • Review edits, provide clear feedback, and ensure projects stay on schedule.
  • Maintain consistency in editing quality, branding, and learner experience.

• Champion Course Quality

• • Advocate for the learner in every editing decision.
  • Coordinate beta testing and ensure valuable feedback is incorporated.
  • Help every course meet the high standards of the ActionVFX brand.

• Partner to Build the Academy
  • Work closely with product leadership to bring world-class courses to life.
  • Take ownership of the details so the final review is of a finished product. 

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Is an exceptional editor ready for the next chapter of their career.
• Wants to own outcomes, not just timelines.
• Thinks like a producer, not just an editor.
• Loves helping other editors improve their work.
• Notices details that everyone else misses.
• Cares deeply about creating educational content that people genuinely enjoy watching.
• Gets excited about building systems, improving workflows, and making great teams even better.
• Wants to help build one of the premier educational platforms in the VFX industry.
  

Next Step:

We're moving quickly and looking for the right person, not just the next person.

If you're applying, please put your best foot forward.

• Curate your reel. Show us the work that best demonstrates your ability to create engaging, educational content. If there are specific projects you'd like us to pay attention to, let us know.
• Interview Process. Candidates can expect two-three rounds of interviews with our team.
• Editing Project. Finalists will complete a paid editing project designed to reflect the type of work you'd be doing in this role.
• Move Quickly. We expect to move through the hiring process rapidly, so please ensure your availability allows you to participate in interviews and complete the editing project.

P.S. Whether or not this role is the right fit, we highly recommend checking out The New VFX Career Playbook with Allan McKay. It's packed with practical insights into how today's VFX industry works. We hope you find it helpful!