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Video Editor

ABOUT SPLASH DAMAGE

We believe that games play better with friends. For more than 20 years, we’ve been creating team-based multiplayer experiences that have entertained tens of millions of players all over the world and forged countless new friendships along the way.

Our studio culture is rooted in our open, friendly, and collaborative environment. Our games are made by people from all over the world, from our entry-level Fresh Talent hires to industry veterans, and we believe that fostering that diverse culture is the best way to build both our games and our studio. We have won numerous awards, including a ‘World-Class’ accreditation by Best Companies and being named one of the UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to work for.

While our offices are based in Bromley, UK, our people have access to progressive working patterns that give them the flexibility to decide how to do their best work.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family, including:

• Work your way with access to progressive working patterns including hybrid and fully remote
• Substantial performance-related pay system on top of your basic compensation, along with enhanced pension contributions and our life assurance scheme
• Bespoke VISA and relocation packages for you and your family, with support from our team throughout the whole process
• 25 days of holiday and 8 Bank Holidays a year, plus our annual studio closure between Christmas and New Year’s
• Private Medical and Dental Cover for you and your family, along with a 24/7 digital GP service
• Extensive Mental Health support, with Line Manager Mental Health training, a group of Mental Health First-Aiders, and on-site or remote counselling
• Our bespoke Learning and Development course framework to help you grow as an employee, manager, and leader
• Industry-leading fully paid 30 weeks maternity leave & 10 weeks paternity leave

THE ROLE

As Splash Damage grows to meet our new ambitions, we’re scaling up our experienced Creative Services team to meet these new goals. As a Studio Video Editor, you’ll be a key player in our Creative Services team. At Splash Damage we regularly create videos for internal and external communications along with ; working with our other editors and creative designers you’ll play an important role in developing and executing both short and long-term video projects for the studio on time and to a high standard.

You’ll be an all-rounder with experience of cameras, sound recording, scripting, interviewing, audio & video editing software, and knowledgeable about online video platforms (from YouTube to TikTok). You’ll be great at building and maintaining strong relationships with collaborators which will enable you to maximise content opportunities and showcase our work to our developers, partners, and players.

Responsibilities at a Glance:

• Work within the video team to concept, shoot and edit video to our highest quality standards and deliver within given deadlines for the studio, internally and externally
• Liaise with teams to help plan, produce, and deliver video content on time
• Complete end to end production, from planning and filming, through to editing and grading, along with final mastering and encoding in different formats to upload to the web
• Research and source images, music, and video content as support material to video edits, while maintaining relevant admin and document usage

Required Skills & Experience:

• Excellent DSLR technical proficiency. Ability to configure cameras for exposure, colour white balance, slow motion, profiles, Knee & Gamma
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (primarily Premiere, Audition and Photoshop)
• Proven experience of digital content production with a strong video background and editing showreel
• Ability to structure and generate scripts and shot lists
• Experienced in sound recording and editing
• Ability to work from concept to final delivery
• Ability to work under pressure and confident in delivering polished assets to tight deadlines, while prioritising multiple projects simultaneously
• Understanding of video compression and optimisation for web video
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and value differing perspectives

Bonus Points for:

• Motion Graphics and After Effects experience
• A passion for understanding and explaining how games are developed

Your Application:

• Please include both a cover letter and a link to your showreel/portfolio with your application, applications without these will not be considered.

Splash Damage is an equal opportunity employer. We believe our teams create better work when they have a range of perspectives to draw from, and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment that celebrates diversity.