‼️Please be aware that the position will be based on-site in our Amsterdam office‼️

Planet X is an internationally acclaimed visual effects house and creative studio based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands that caters to a diverse range of productions, including feature films, episodic series, and immersive experiences. Founded in 2004, Planet X has established itself as the leading visual effects studio in the Netherlands, empowering a team of over 35 specialists to deliver high-end, bespoke, and creative work for long-form drama, feature films, and episodic productions. In addition to our VFX work, Planet X is co-founder of ReadySet Studios, a state-of-the-art virtual production facility, allowing it to bridge real-time workflows with traditional post-production.

We're hiring for a vfx editor/data manager, on site, start asap.
The VFX Editor/Data Manager is a key member of the Planet X production team, responsible for day-to-day data management across projects. As a VFX Editor/Data Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are set up and ingested correctly in our pipeline, ensuring client technical specifications are fully adhered to and shots and assets are correctly prepped for our VFX artists to work on. You will work closely with colleagues in production to ensure deliveries are prepped and sent on time and meet the highest quality standards. Your role will involve managing complex data, tech-checking shots, editing reels, tracking technical changes to shots, and communicating effectively both internally and externally to ensure the smooth running of assigned shows.

responsibilities

• Together with colleagues in production, compositing and pipeline, setting up projects in line with client technical specifications
• Managing the internal edits of film sequences and shots
• Overseeing ingestion and processing of incoming client material
• Running client and internal screening room review sessions
• Guiding the maintenance of the projector and related equipment
• Ensuring the screening room is always ready for use, including keeping track of and maintaining what is needed for smooth operation
• Sending completed work to clients or other facilities
• Creating in-house reels including annual company reels, show reels, technical breakdowns, and awards reels
• Responsible for maintaining an archive (LTO) and archiving projects
• Together with IT maintain a clean and organised project server, FTP and other locations
• Setting up FTP- and FTP credentials making sure clients and outside vendors send/receive things in a timely and organized manner

requirements

• At least two year's previous experience in an editorial environment, preferably in a visual effects studio or post-production facility
• Proven organisational experience
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work well and remain calm under pressure
• Experience with Windows, MacOS, Linux
• Good understanding of color science and workflows such as ACES
• Knowledge of Resolve, Avid, Premiere, and Nuke
• Experience with a variety of film and HD formats
• Strong technical background and experience in film formats and workflows
• Most importantly, we are looking for a candidate with passion, patience, and a willingness to learn and grow with the studio

benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• A collaborative and creative work environment with a focus on work-life balance
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
• Work on exciting and high-profile projects with top-tier clients in the entertainment industry

Are you interested? Please send your application via the application form or apply with your CV and motivational letter at recruitment@planetx.nl!

We look forward to receiving your application!