VFX Assistant
Job Title: VFX Assistant – HETV & Feature Film
Department: VFX
Location: London
Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Head of MCR
About No.8: No.8 is a leading creative studio working at the forefront of high-end television and feature film post-production. As our VFX division continues to grow, we are looking for a dedicated VFX Assistant to join the team and play a vital role in the smooth operation of our pipeline.
Role Overview: This is a technical support role within our VFX department, ideal for someone with a strong understanding of post-production workflows, particularly in longform content. The VFX Assistant will be responsible for managing media through various stages of production, from ingest and QC to delivery, ensuring all assets meet the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities:
· Receive, ingest, and prepare VFX media for use across the studio
· Perform rigorous QC checks on incoming and outgoing assets
· Upload and download media packages using secure file transfer systems (e.g.,Aspera Faspex, FileZilla)
· Monitor and troubleshoot file delivery issues to avoid bottlenecks in workflow
· Ensure all media conforms to the specifications required by Flame Operators and Producers
· Assist in maintaining an efficient and consistent workflow across merged departments
· Uphold strict confidentiality when working on NDA-protected projects
· Provide guidance and technical support to team members as required
Requirements & Skills:
· Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills
· Solid understanding of longform post-production workflows
· Extensive knowledge of file formats, compression, transcoding, and encoding
· Experienced in Adobe Premiere Pro and Media Encoder
· Familiarity with secure file transfer tools and protocols
· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments
· Calm and proactive approach to troubleshooting under pressure
· Previous experience in a VFX or post-production environment preferred
This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career within a high-performing VFX studio and gain valuable experience in HETV and feature film workflows.
- Department
- Tech Operations
- Locations
- No.8 London