Editor - Animatic - 3D (BC Based)

At Mainframe Studios, we're creators first. We eat creative and technical challenges for breakfast and come back for more. We've been doing this for 25+ years, and we're still going strong. From our artists to our technical and production folks, everyone is passionate about collaborating on some kickass projects. With partners like Mattel, Netflix, DreamWorks, Sony, Silvergate, and Nickelodeon, it's no wonder we've established ourselves as a creative force to be reckoned with.

In crewing our shows, Mainframe Studios values the strength in the diversity of backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. We welcome and encourage applicants who bring new perspectives and experiences to our teams. We strongly encourage people from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, and indigenous communities and those with diverse abilities to apply.

WE WANT YOU (and your mad skills)!

Under the guidance of the Director, the Editor assembles all picture and audio elements needed to create and maintain the story and production reels as it evolves through the various iterations. The Editor is also responsible for tracking the turnover of shots from editorial to production and for the communication of all editorial revisions as it pertains to timing alterations, shot deletions and inserts..

This role will require multiple days in the office per week.

In this role you will:

• Organizes the Avid per the project's requirements.
  
• Follows the established style of performance for the project
• Cuts sequences throughout the various stages of production and tracks the various iterations.
• Understanding of the needs of the Story, Previsualization, Animation, FX, Lighting and Compositing departments.
• Cuts in dialogue track and assists the Senior Editor in building the temporary sound track.
• Cuts in latest versions of shots and prepares for dailies sessions; assembles the reel for screenings
  
• Advanced story telling skills and a deep understanding of the animation process in order to best guide and support shot/sequence translation to creative and optimal entertainment.
  

Need to have:

• Experience in narrative development and storytelling as it pertains to editing.
• Advanced knowledge in using AVID is required.
• Must be proficient with Windows and Macintosh OS.
• Prior experience using Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, After Effects and/or Photoshop
• Knowledgeable with production tracking system.
  

Software you will use:

• Avid
  
• Final Cut
• After Effects
• Photoshop

Nice to have:

• Degree and/or diploma in film school or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3-4+ years of experience working in a professional environment within their discipline.
  

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