Editor (Video Production)

TL;DR

Editor (Video Production): Processing and editing cinematic content for an upcoming AAA title with an accent on mocap performance, narrative pacing, and cross-departmental synchronization. Focus on integrating motion capture footage, iterating on camera edits, and ensuring seamless transitions between interactive and scripted content.

Location: Must be based in the United States (Hybrid/Onsite)

Salary: $36.25 — $54.32 per hour

Company

hirify.global (Naughty Dog) is a world-renowned studio crafting critically acclaimed, narrative-driven games that push the boundaries of technology and gameplay.

What you will do

• Attend mocap shoots and record detailed performance notes.
• Process and ingest video references and audio capture from the mocap stage.
• Create first-pass edits based on director feedback from mocap dailies.
• Add temporary music and sound effects at the request of cinematic stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Editorial Lead and Cinematic Supervisor to iterate on camera edits and relay feedback to the camera team.
• Deliver locked cinematics to animation and manage face orders, body adjustments, and localization handoffs.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• High level of organization and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure, collaborative team environments.
• Thorough knowledge of Adobe Premiere.
• Knowledge of various digital video codecs, file formats, and encoding.

Nice to have

• Experience editing motion capture footage.
• Post-production experience with live-action fiction or documentaries.
• Previous experience working at a AAA game studio or vendor.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunity to work with top creative and technically innovative minds in the gaming industry.
• Inclusive environment that values diverse cultural and life experiences.
• Work on high-profile, critically acclaimed titles within a world-class studio.