VFX Editor - Expression of interest

Repeatedly voted one of Montreal’s Top Employers and Employer of the Year for the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, Rodeo FX is a high-end creative company offering services in visual effects, advertising, animation, and experiential.

Nominated for multiple Emmy® Awards for its work on the series Stranger Things season 4, Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power, the independent, Oscar®-winning company boasts close to 800 artists crafting from studios in Montreal, Québec City, Toronto, Los Angeles and Paris.

Rodeo FX is a creative partner to the world’s best storytellers including Netflix, HBO, Disney, Marvel, Amazon Studios, Warner Bros. and Sony, and has collaborated on ads for YouTube, NBC and Apple. Current projects include Dune: Prophecy, Silo Season 2 and Sonic 3. Recently released projects include The Rings of Power Season 2, Venom: The Last Dance, Taika Waitit's Time Bandits, and House of the Dragon Season 2.

Please note: We do not have an open position at the moment, but this posting allows you, if you wish, to express your interest in future opportunities.

The Editorial team serves as the key link between the clients, the in-house production teams and the artists throughout its multiple facilities for all Rodeo FX’s projects.

Under the supervision of the VFX Supervisor, the Visual Effects Editor is the main level of support for the entire production team, from pre-production to final delivery. The Visual Effects Editor will incorporate current visual effects plans into the sequences and ensure that the editing is ready for the daily viewing sessions. 

Main responsibilities:

• Run client reviews and all internal dailies sessions; 
• Keep all sequences and shots up to date with the latest client information; 
• Respond to all editorial requests, including client approvals, to support the production team; 
• Process turnovers, keep edits and databases up to date; 
• Maintain editorial info in databases; 
• Create in-house reels including annual company reels, showreels, technical breakdowns, and awards reels; 
• Participate in the delivery process by creating in-context cuts for the client and making sure the material sent matches the client specifications; 
• Liaise with the cutting room when appropriate; 
• Work closely with internal production, artists and other support departments providing advice, reference, information and files when needed.

• Excellent knowledge of Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro X; 
• Working knowledge of Shotgun software; 
• Strong technical background and an expert understanding of all editorial tools; 
• Working knowledge of film and digital formats, files, frame rates, resolutions, colour space and codecs;
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; 
• Dynamic and collaborative work ethic (this replaces team player);
• Ability to perform multiple tasks, set priorities and solve problems.

• Sick/personal days ;
• Group Insurance, access to Dialogue online support and to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ;
• RRSP with employer contribution ;
• Discounts on public transports, several spas, sports classes, art center, cafes, furniture and several other local businesses.

At Rodeo FX, diversity is a core value. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable workplace where different perspectives are embraced. Every team member brings unique insight that strengthens our creativity, challenges our thinking, and helps us deliver better work.