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Outpost VFX

Visual effects for film and TV

VFX Editor

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
In Person
Creative ProductionVideo Production & Editing

About the job

Requirements
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a strong eye for detail.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to give concise, effective direction.
  • Professional knowledge of Hiero, Premiere, Tweak RV, and Shotgun.
Responsibilities
  • Ingest and deliver all assigned projects across high-end film and episodic projects.
  • Work with the Production team to ensure the accurate turnover of all shots from the show.
  • Verify format, resolution, frames per second, re-times, and colour space against the provided offline reference.
  • Communicate with the client-side editorial department.
  • Generate ingestion and cut reports to track all ingested media and cut changes.
  • Quality-control client deliveries and communicate all notes or issues to Production and the VFX Supervisor.
  • Maintain an open dialogue with the VFX Supervisor and communicate creative issues or changes identified in the edit.
  • Set up and run dailies and client review sessions.

About the company

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Outpost VFX

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Outpost VFX provides visual effects services for film and episodic television. It handles CGI, compositing, and animation on a project-by-project basis for major studios and networks, delivering tailored VFX work to fit each production’s needs. The company works through its network of studios in Bournemouth, Montreal, Los Angeles, London, and Mumbai, collaborating with content producers to integrate VFX into storytelling from concept to final delivery. What sets Outpost VFX apart is its global studio footprint and its commitment to quality and working conditions, including enhanced overtime policies in its UK studio, along with a track record of partnering with leading content creators. Its goal is to help clients tell memorable stories through high-quality, customized visual effects that fit the demands of each production.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Founded

2013

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What believers are saying

  • September 3, 2026, Tara DeSimone returned to scale Montreal delivery and client services.
  • June 10, 2026, YFM funded machine learning, training, and global IT architecture.
  • Current pipeline includes The Dog Stars, Wicked: For Good, and Avatar: The Last Airbender.

What critics are saying

  • Headcount fell 12.4% from 2023 to March 2026, shrinking production bench depth.
  • Open roles dropped 17% over thirteen weeks, signaling slower hiring into September 2026.
  • If Apple, Disney, or Skydance shift Foundation work elsewhere, Outpost loses marquee validation.

What makes Outpost VFX unique

  • 2026 Emmy nomination for Foundation validates Outpost’s premium episodic VFX reputation.
  • Its studios span Bournemouth, Montreal, Los Angeles, London, and Mumbai, enabling follow-the-sun delivery.
  • Frontier VFX’s 2023 integration brought cloud workflows and Quebec standards into Outpost.

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  • Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

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1 year growth

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2 year growth

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Televisual
Oct 9th, 2026
Outpost VFX opens German outpost.

Outpost VFX opens German outpost. Outpost VFX (Mayday, The Uprising, Avatar: The Last Airbender) has launched operations in Germany. Creative, technology and production teams have already joined the business and are working on live projects in the region. Emmy and VES award winning VFX Supervisor Sven Martin (House of the Dragon, 3 Body Problem, Bridge of Spies, The Mandalorian and Shazam! Fury of the Gods) will join in November as Executive Creative Director, in a role designed to "keep him at the heart of client service and creative direction across Outpost VFX's global slate of projects." Germany becomes Outpost VFX's fourth international territory. Alongside established operations in the UK, Canada and India, the expansion broadens Outpost's access to creative talent, technical expertise and production opportunities across Europe while enabling projects to benefit from Germany's regional and federal incentive programmes. Martin said: "Technology moves fast, but great storytelling remains at the heart of everything we do. Outpost is brilliantly set up to navigate the future of visual effects, and I couldn't be more excited to join the team as we help fellow filmmakers bring their boldest visions to life." The German operation has been established around a senior team of artists, technologists and production specialists, providing Outpost VFX with significant expertise in animation, creature work and creative direction. This includes many of the key animators and character artists that delivered the most recognisable creature and character effects across all three seasons of House of the Dragon. Chief Operating Officer, Gez Hixson, said: "Germany represents an important milestone in Outpost's continued growth and gives Televisual access to an exceptional pool of creative and technical talent. Televisual has been deliberate about finding the right opportunity to expand into Europe, and Televisual is incredibly excited about the team Televisual has assembled. "Bringing Sven into the business is a major part of that. His creative pedigree, leadership and trusting relationships with a wide network of clients make him an outstanding fit for Outpost as we continue to evolve internationally." Martin's credits include House of the Dragon, 3 Body Problem, Bridge of Spies, The Mandalorian and Shazam! Fury of the Gods. A multiple VES Award winner, Martin also received Primetime Emmy awards in both 2012 and 2013 for his work on Game of Thrones.

Computer Graphics World
Oct 8th, 2026
Outpost VFX opens in Germany: House of the Dragon's Sven Martin to join as executive creative director.

Outpost VFX opens in Germany: House of the Dragon's Sven Martin to join as executive creative director. Outpost VFX (Mayday, The Uprising, Avatar: The Last Airbender) announced today that it has launched operations in Germany. Creative, technology, and production teams have already joined the business and are working on live projects in the region. Emmy and VES award winning VFX supervisor Sven Martin will join in November as executive creative director, in a role designed to keep him at the heart of client service and creative direction across Outpost VFX's global slate of projects. Germany becomes Outpost VFX's fourth international territory. Alongside established operations in the UK, Canada, and India, the expansion broadens Outpost's access to creative talent, technical expertise and production opportunities across Europe while enabling projects to benefit from Germany's regional and federal incentive programs. Martin said: "Technology moves fast, but great storytelling remains at the heart of everything we do. Outpost is brilliantly set up to navigate the future of visual effects, and I couldn't be more excited to join the team as we help fellow filmmakers bring their boldest visions to life." Sven Martin The German operation has been established around a senior team of artists, technologists and production specialists, providing Outpost VFX with significant expertise in animation, creature work and creative direction. This includes many of the key animators and character artists that delivered the most recognisable creature and character effects across all three seasons of House of the Dragon. Chief operating officer Gez Hixson, said: "Germany represents an important milestone in Outpost's continued growth and gives CGW access to an exceptional pool of creative and technical talent. CGW has been deliberate about finding the right opportunity to expand into Europe, and CGW is incredibly excited about the team CGW has assembled. "Bringing Sven into the business is a major part of that. His creative pedigree, leadership and trusting relationships with a wide network of clients make him an outstanding fit for Outpost as we continue to evolve internationally." Martin's credits include House of the Dragon, 3 Body Problem, Bridge of Spies, The Mandalorian, and Shazam! Fury of the Gods. A multiple VES Award winner, Martin also received Primetime Emmy awards in both 2012 and 2013 for his work on Game of Thrones. About Outpost VFX Outpost VFX is a full-service visual effects company that delivers film and episodic productions. Headquartered in the UK, and with studios in Montreal, Stuttgart, and Mumbai, Outpost VFX has been Emmy, BAFTA, and VES award nominated since being founded in 2013. It works with all major studios on a diverse portfolio of projects, with recent highlights including The Uprising, Mayday, The Dog Stars, Silo, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. More about Outpost VFX: https://www.outpost-vfx.com/en

Computer Graphics World
Sep 3rd, 2026
Emmy-nominated studio Outpost VFX adds Tara DeSimone as Executive Producer in Montreal.

Emmy-nominated studio Outpost VFX adds Tara DeSimone as Executive Producer in Montreal. Outpost VFX (The Dog Stars, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Foundation) announced today that Tara DeSimone has been appointed Executive Producer in Montreal. This senior leadership position will see DeSimone manage operations and delivery in the region alongside client services, reporting into Director of Production, Kate Warburton. DeSimone said: "I'm excited to return to Outpost and have the opportunity to take up the torch and build on the incredible work the team has delivered in Montreal since 2019. Not only do we deliver exceptional work - recently recognized with a 2026 Emmy nomination for Foundation - we also have the agility and adaptability to be incredibly efficient across all types of work." "Our team here in Montreal boasts a wealth of talent and experience. My hope is to bring more opportunities to the table to add to our already booked work in 2026 and communicate to our clients that we remain a highly stable, scalable and creative VFX partner in Quebec." DeSimone previously served as Managing Director of Frontier VFX, a subsidiary of Outpost VFX based in Quebec, which was merged into the parent brand in 2023. During this time, she led the development of highly effective, first-of-their-kind cloud-based VFX workflows and standards alongside the delivery of projects including The Witcher, Day Shift, and The Gray Man. Tara DeSimone Gez Hixson, Chief Operating Officer, said: "Tara's return marks an exciting new chapter for Outpost VFX in Montreal. Montreal has always been an important part of Outpost's story, and as the market continues to evolve we see real opportunity in bringing Tara back to help us navigate what's next." "Her experience with local teams, combined with her perspective, energy and passion for finding new and innovative ways of delivering high-quality results, will be a great asset as we continue to support our people, clients and partners in the region. We're excited to have her back and to see what we can build together." From its Montreal studio, Outpost VFX has delivered work for major films and series such as IT: Welcome to Derry, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Captain America: Brave New World. The crew received Emmy award nominations for its work on both Season 1 of Foundation in 2022 and Season 3 in 2026. The wider group has recently worked on The Dog Stars, The Uprising, Wicked: For Good, and Academy Award nominees Sinners and The Lost Bus. About Outpost VFX Outpost VFX is a full-service visual effects company that delivers film and episodic productions. Headquartered in the UK, and with studios in Montreal and Mumbai, Outpost VFX has been Emmy, BAFTA, and VES award nominated since being founded in 2013. It works with all major studios on a diverse portfolio of projects, with recent highlights including The Uprising, The Dog Stars, Silo, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Bridgerton, and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. More about Outpost VFX: https://www.outpost-vfx.com/en

Outpost VFX
Oct 12th, 2023
Outpost VFX Wins Silver At AEAF Awards 2023

W e are excited to announce that Outpost VFX has been awarded the Australian Effects & Animation Festival (AEAF) Silver Award 2023 for its work on Star Trek: Picard season 3.

Outpost VFX
May 26th, 2023
Visual effects for film and high-end TV | Outpost VFX

Recently, Outpost Vfx announced Rutvij Barot joining its Mumbai team as Head of Creative Operations!